Add 36/48 and 21/42
36/48 + 21/42 is 5/4.
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,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
21/42 = 21 × 8/42 × 8 = 168/336 - Add the two like fractions:
252/336 + 168/336 = 252 + 168/336 = 420/336 - 420/336 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 36/48 + 21/42 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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