Add 42/48 and 35/42
42/48 + 35/42 is 41/24.
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,
35/42 = 35 × 8/42 × 8 = 280/336 - Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 280/336 = 294 + 280/336 = 574/336 - 574/336 simplified gives 41/24
- So, 42/48 + 35/42 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24
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