Add 2/48 and 5/42
2/48 + 5/42 is 9/56.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
5/42 = 5 × 8/42 × 8 = 40/336 - Add the two like fractions:
14/336 + 40/336 = 14 + 40/336 = 54/336 - 54/336 simplified gives 9/56
- So, 2/48 + 5/42 = 9/56
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