Add 30/48 and 40/42
30/48 + 40/42 is 265/168.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
40/42 = 40 × 8/42 × 8 = 320/336 - Add the two like fractions:
210/336 + 320/336 = 210 + 320/336 = 530/336 - 530/336 simplified gives 265/168
- So, 30/48 + 40/42 = 265/168
In mixed form: 197/168
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