Add 42/48 and 4/7
42/48 + 4/7 is 81/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 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 7 × 48 = 336,
4/7 = 4 × 48/7 × 48 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 192/336 = 294 + 192/336 = 486/336 - 486/336 simplified gives 81/56
- So, 42/48 + 4/7 = 81/56
In mixed form: 125/56
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