Add 45/48 and 42/56
45/48 + 42/56 is 27/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
42/56 = 42 × 6/56 × 6 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
315/336 + 252/336 = 315 + 252/336 = 567/336 - 567/336 simplified gives 27/16
- So, 45/48 + 42/56 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16
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