Add 42/9 and 6/48
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 6/48
42/9 + 6/48 is 115/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
42/9 = 42 × 16/9 × 16 = 672/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144 - Add the two like fractions:
672/144 + 18/144 = 672 + 18/144 = 690/144 - 690/144 simplified gives 115/24
- So, 42/9 + 6/48 = 115/24
In mixed form: 419/24
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