Add 5/42 and 7/48
5/42 + 7/48 is 89/336.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336 - Add the two like fractions:
40/336 + 49/336 = 40 + 49/336 = 89/336 - So, 5/42 + 7/48 = 89/336
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