Add 42/48 and 9/10
42/48 + 9/10 is 71/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
9/10 = 9 × 24/10 × 24 = 216/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 216/240 = 210 + 216/240 = 426/240 - 426/240 simplified gives 71/40
- So, 42/48 + 9/10 = 71/40
In mixed form: 131/40
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