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Add 36/42 and 27/48

36/42 + 27/48 is 159/112.

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,
    36/42 = 36 × 8/42 × 8 = 288/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/336 + 189/336 = 288 + 189/336 = 477/336
  5. 477/336 simplified gives 159/112
  6. So, 36/42 + 27/48 = 159/112
    In mixed form: 147/112

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