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Add 42/56 and 15/48

42/56 + 15/48 is 17/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    42/56 = 42 × 6/56 × 6 = 252/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/336 + 105/336 = 252 + 105/336 = 357/336
  5. 357/336 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 42/56 + 15/48 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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