Add 48/56 and 21/42
48/56 + 21/42 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
48/56 = 48 × 3/56 × 3 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
21/42 = 21 × 4/42 × 4 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 84/168 = 144 + 84/168 = 228/168 - 228/168 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 48/56 + 21/42 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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