Add 7/48 and 40/42
7/48 + 40/42 is 123/112.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
40/42 = 40 × 8/42 × 8 = 320/336 - Add the two like fractions:
49/336 + 320/336 = 49 + 320/336 = 369/336 - 369/336 simplified gives 123/112
- So, 7/48 + 40/42 = 123/112
In mixed form: 111/112
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