Add 42/48 and 3/9
42/48 + 3/9 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
42/48 = 42 × 3/48 × 3 = 126/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
3/9 = 3 × 16/9 × 16 = 48/144 - Add the two like fractions:
126/144 + 48/144 = 126 + 48/144 = 174/144 - 174/144 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 42/48 + 3/9 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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