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Add 48/28 and 7/42

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 7/42

48/28 + 7/42 is 79/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    48/28 = 48 × 3/28 × 3 = 144/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    7/42 = 7 × 2/42 × 2 = 14/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/84 + 14/84 = 144 + 14/84 = 158/84
  5. 158/84 simplified gives 79/42
  6. So, 48/28 + 7/42 = 79/42
    In mixed form: 137/42

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