Add 45/42 and 2/48, Solve 1 3/42 + 2/48 as a fraction

Add 45/42 and 2/48

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 2/48

45/42 + 2/48 is 187/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
45/42 = 45 × 8/42 × 8 = 360/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336
Add the two like fractions:
360/336 + 14/336 = 360 + 14/336 = 374/336
374/336 simplified gives 187/168
So, 45/42 + 2/48 = 187/168
In mixed form: 119/168

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