Add 36/48 and 27/42
36/48 + 27/42 is 39/28.
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,
27/42 = 27 × 8/42 × 8 = 216/336 - Add the two like fractions:
252/336 + 216/336 = 252 + 216/336 = 468/336 - 468/336 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 36/48 + 27/42 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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