Add 21/42 and 30/48
21/42 + 30/48 is 9/8.
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,
21/42 = 21 × 8/42 × 8 = 168/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Add the two like fractions:
168/336 + 210/336 = 168 + 210/336 = 378/336 - 378/336 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 21/42 + 30/48 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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