Add 42/48 and 18/84
42/48 + 18/84 is 61/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 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 84 × 4 = 336,
18/84 = 18 × 4/84 × 4 = 72/336 - Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 72/336 = 294 + 72/336 = 366/336 - 366/336 simplified gives 61/56
- So, 42/48 + 18/84 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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