Add 3/48 and 15/42
3/48 + 15/42 is 47/112.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
15/42 = 15 × 8/42 × 8 = 120/336 - Add the two like fractions:
21/336 + 120/336 = 21 + 120/336 = 141/336 - 141/336 simplified gives 47/112
- So, 3/48 + 15/42 = 47/112
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