Add 18/42 and 2/48
18/42 + 2/48 is 79/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
18/42 = 18 × 8/42 × 8 = 144/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
144/336 + 14/336 = 144 + 14/336 = 158/336 - 158/336 simplified gives 79/168
- So, 18/42 + 2/48 = 79/168
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