Add 72/48 and 1/42
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 1/42
72/48 + 1/42 is 32/21.
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,
72/48 = 72 × 7/48 × 7 = 504/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
1/42 = 1 × 8/42 × 8 = 8/336 - Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 8/336 = 504 + 8/336 = 512/336 - 512/336 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 72/48 + 1/42 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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