Add 6/48 and 8/42
6/48 + 8/42 is 53/168.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 8/42 × 8 = 64/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 64/336 = 42 + 64/336 = 106/336 - 106/336 simplified gives 53/168
- So, 6/48 + 8/42 = 53/168
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