Add 2/42 and 5/48
2/42 + 5/48 is 17/112.
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,
2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Add the two like fractions:
16/336 + 35/336 = 16 + 35/336 = 51/336 - 51/336 simplified gives 17/112
- So, 2/42 + 5/48 = 17/112
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