Add 42/28 and 9/48
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 9/48
42/28 + 9/48 is 27/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
42/28 = 42 × 12/28 × 12 = 504/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 63/336 = 504 + 63/336 = 567/336 - 567/336 simplified gives 27/16
- So, 42/28 + 9/48 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16
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