Add 48/42 and 20/24
1st number: 1 6/42, 2nd number: 20/24
48/42 + 20/24 is 83/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
48/42 = 48 × 4/42 × 4 = 192/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 140/168 = 192 + 140/168 = 332/168 - 332/168 simplified gives 83/42
- So, 48/42 + 20/24 = 83/42
In mixed form: 141/42
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