Add 4/24 and 42/48
4/24 + 42/48 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
4/24 = 4 × 2/24 × 2 = 8/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Add the two like fractions:
8/48 + 42/48 = 8 + 42/48 = 50/48 - 50/48 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 4/24 + 42/48 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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