Add 27/42 and 14/48
27/42 + 14/48 is 157/168.
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,
27/42 = 27 × 8/42 × 8 = 216/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Add the two like fractions:
216/336 + 98/336 = 216 + 98/336 = 314/336 - 314/336 simplified gives 157/168
- So, 27/42 + 14/48 = 157/168
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