Add 42/4 and 8/48
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 8/48
42/4 + 8/48 is 32/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
42/4 = 42 × 12/4 × 12 = 504/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
8/48 = 8 × 1/48 × 1 = 8/48 - Add the two like fractions:
504/48 + 8/48 = 504 + 8/48 = 512/48 - 512/48 simplified gives 32/3
- So, 42/4 + 8/48 = 32/3
In mixed form: 102/3
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