Add 48/6 and 42/56
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 42/56
48/6 + 42/56 is 35/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
48/6 = 48 × 28/6 × 28 = 1344/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/168 + 126/168 = 1344 + 126/168 = 1470/168 - 1470/168 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 48/6 + 42/56 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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