Add 42/48 and 3/84
42/48 + 3/84 is 51/56.
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,
3/84 = 3 × 4/84 × 4 = 12/336 - Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 12/336 = 294 + 12/336 = 306/336 - 306/336 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 42/48 + 3/84 = 51/56
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