Add 5/48 and 28/42
5/48 + 28/42 is 37/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
28/42 = 28 × 8/42 × 8 = 224/336 - Add the two like fractions:
35/336 + 224/336 = 35 + 224/336 = 259/336 - 259/336 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 5/48 + 28/42 = 37/48
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