Add 42/48 and 18/7, Solve 42/48 + 2 4/7 as a fraction

Add 42/48 and 18/7

1^st number: 42/48, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

42/48 + 18/7 is 193/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
18/7 = 18 × 48/7 × 48 = 864/336
Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 864/336 = 294 + 864/336 = 1158/336
1158/336 simplified gives 193/56
So, 42/48 + 18/7 = 193/56
In mixed form: 325/56

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