Add 42/48 and 49/56
42/48 + 49/56 is 7/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 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 56 × 6 = 336,
49/56 = 49 × 6/56 × 6 = 294/336 - Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 294/336 = 294 + 294/336 = 588/336 - 588/336 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 42/48 + 49/56 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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