Add 8/14 and 42/48
8/14 + 42/48 is 81/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
8/14 = 8 × 24/14 × 24 = 192/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336 - Add the two like fractions:
192/336 + 294/336 = 192 + 294/336 = 486/336 - 486/336 simplified gives 81/56
- So, 8/14 + 42/48 = 81/56
In mixed form: 125/56
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