Add 27/42 and 18/48
27/42 + 18/48 is 57/56.
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,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Add the two like fractions:
216/336 + 126/336 = 216 + 126/336 = 342/336 - 342/336 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 27/42 + 18/48 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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