Add 6/42 and 2/48
6/42 + 2/48 is 31/168.
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,
6/42 = 6 × 8/42 × 8 = 48/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
48/336 + 14/336 = 48 + 14/336 = 62/336 - 62/336 simplified gives 31/168
- So, 6/42 + 2/48 = 31/168
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