Add 42/84 and 3/48
42/84 + 3/48 is 9/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
42/84 = 42 × 4/84 × 4 = 168/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Add the two like fractions:
168/336 + 21/336 = 168 + 21/336 = 189/336 - 189/336 simplified gives 9/16
- So, 42/84 + 3/48 = 9/16
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