Add 42/48 and 5/35
42/48 + 5/35 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
42/48 = 42 × 35/48 × 35 = 1470/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
5/35 = 5 × 48/35 × 48 = 240/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/1680 + 240/1680 = 1470 + 240/1680 = 1710/1680 - 1710/1680 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 42/48 + 5/35 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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