Add 4/16 and 42/48
4/16 + 42/48 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 42/48 = 12 + 42/48 = 54/48 - 54/48 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 4/16 + 42/48 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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