Add 8/48 and 21/49
8/48 + 21/49 is 25/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
8/48 = 8 × 49/48 × 49 = 392/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
21/49 = 21 × 48/49 × 48 = 1008/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
392/2352 + 1008/2352 = 392 + 1008/2352 = 1400/2352 - 1400/2352 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 8/48 + 21/49 = 25/42
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