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Add 30/42 and 20/48

30/42 + 20/48 is 95/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    30/42 = 30 × 8/42 × 8 = 240/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/336 + 140/336 = 240 + 140/336 = 380/336
  5. 380/336 simplified gives 95/84
  6. So, 30/42 + 20/48 = 95/84
    In mixed form: 111/84

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