Add 6/48 and 35/42
6/48 + 35/42 is 23/24.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
35/42 = 35 × 8/42 × 8 = 280/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 280/336 = 42 + 280/336 = 322/336 - 322/336 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 6/48 + 35/42 = 23/24
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