Add 12/48 and 4/42
12/48 + 4/42 is 29/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
4/42 = 4 × 8/42 × 8 = 32/336 - Add the two like fractions:
84/336 + 32/336 = 84 + 32/336 = 116/336 - 116/336 simplified gives 29/84
- So, 12/48 + 4/42 = 29/84
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