Add 5/42 and 42/48
5/42 + 42/48 is 167/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
5/42 = 5 × 8/42 × 8 = 40/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336 - Add the two like fractions:
40/336 + 294/336 = 40 + 294/336 = 334/336 - 334/336 simplified gives 167/168
- So, 5/42 + 42/48 = 167/168
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