Add 32/48 and 3/42
32/48 + 3/42 is 31/42.
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,
32/48 = 32 × 7/48 × 7 = 224/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
3/42 = 3 × 8/42 × 8 = 24/336 - Add the two like fractions:
224/336 + 24/336 = 224 + 24/336 = 248/336 - 248/336 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 32/48 + 3/42 = 31/42
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