Add 56/48 and 20/42, Solve 1 8/48 + 20/42 as a fraction

Add 56/48 and 20/42

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 20/42

56/48 + 20/42 is 23/14.

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,
56/48 = 56 × 7/48 × 7 = 392/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
20/42 = 20 × 8/42 × 8 = 160/336
Add the two like fractions:
392/336 + 160/336 = 392 + 160/336 = 552/336
552/336 simplified gives 23/14
So, 56/48 + 20/42 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14

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