Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 8/42 and 42/48

8/42 + 42/48 is 179/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    8/42 = 8 × 8/42 × 8 = 64/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/336 + 294/336 = 64 + 294/336 = 358/336
  5. 358/336 simplified gives 179/168
  6. So, 8/42 + 42/48 = 179/168
    In mixed form: 111/168

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com