Add 42/14 and 4/48
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 4/48
42/14 + 4/48 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
42/14 = 42 × 24/14 × 24 = 1008/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/336 + 28/336 = 1008 + 28/336 = 1036/336 - 1036/336 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 42/14 + 4/48 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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