Add 7/42 and 6/48
7/42 + 6/48 is 7/24.
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,
7/42 = 7 × 8/42 × 8 = 56/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
56/336 + 42/336 = 56 + 42/336 = 98/336 - 98/336 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 7/42 + 6/48 = 7/24
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