Add 49/6 and 42/48, Solve 8 1/6 + 42/48 as a fraction

Add 49/6 and 42/48

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 42/48

49/6 + 42/48 is 217/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
49/6 = 49 × 8/6 × 8 = 392/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48
Add the two like fractions:
392/48 + 42/48 = 392 + 42/48 = 434/48
434/48 simplified gives 217/24
So, 49/6 + 42/48 = 217/24
In mixed form: 91/24

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