Add 6/49 and 42/48
6/49 + 42/48 is 391/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
6/49 = 6 × 48/49 × 48 = 288/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
42/48 = 42 × 49/48 × 49 = 2058/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
288/2352 + 2058/2352 = 288 + 2058/2352 = 2346/2352 - 2346/2352 simplified gives 391/392
- So, 6/49 + 42/48 = 391/392
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