Add 42/48 and 20/30
42/48 + 20/30 is 37/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 160/240 = 210 + 160/240 = 370/240 - 370/240 simplified gives 37/24
- So, 42/48 + 20/30 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24
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