Add 48/6 and 42/72
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 42/72
48/6 + 42/72 is 103/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
48/6 = 48 × 12/6 × 12 = 576/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
576/72 + 42/72 = 576 + 42/72 = 618/72 - 618/72 simplified gives 103/12
- So, 48/6 + 42/72 = 103/12
In mixed form: 87/12
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