Add 42/48 and 7/54
42/48 + 7/54 is 217/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
42/48 = 42 × 9/48 × 9 = 378/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
7/54 = 7 × 8/54 × 8 = 56/432 - Add the two like fractions:
378/432 + 56/432 = 378 + 56/432 = 434/432 - 434/432 simplified gives 217/216
- So, 42/48 + 7/54 = 217/216
In mixed form: 11/216
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