Add 32/4 and 42/48, Solve 8 0/4 + 42/48 as a fraction

Add 32/4 and 42/48

1^st number: 8 0/4, 2^nd number: 42/48

32/4 + 42/48 is 71/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
32/4 = 32 × 12/4 × 12 = 384/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48
Add the two like fractions:
384/48 + 42/48 = 384 + 42/48 = 426/48
426/48 simplified gives 71/8
So, 32/4 + 42/48 = 71/8
In mixed form: 87/8

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