Add 42/48 and 25/42
42/48 + 25/42 is 247/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 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 42 × 8 = 336,
25/42 = 25 × 8/42 × 8 = 200/336 - Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 200/336 = 294 + 200/336 = 494/336 - 494/336 simplified gives 247/168
- So, 42/48 + 25/42 = 247/168
In mixed form: 179/168
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