Add 4/42 and 28/48
4/42 + 28/48 is 19/28.
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,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Add the two like fractions:
32/336 + 196/336 = 32 + 196/336 = 228/336 - 228/336 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 4/42 + 28/48 = 19/28
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