Add 4/42 and 2/48
4/42 + 2/48 is 23/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
4/42 = 4 × 8/42 × 8 = 32/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
32/336 + 14/336 = 32 + 14/336 = 46/336 - 46/336 simplified gives 23/168
- So, 4/42 + 2/48 = 23/168
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