Add 42/49 and 27/48
42/49 + 27/48 is 159/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
42/49 = 42 × 48/49 × 48 = 2016/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
27/48 = 27 × 49/48 × 49 = 1323/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/2352 + 1323/2352 = 2016 + 1323/2352 = 3339/2352 - 3339/2352 simplified gives 159/112
- So, 42/49 + 27/48 = 159/112
In mixed form: 147/112
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