Add 8/49 and 42/48
8/49 + 42/48 is 407/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
8/49 = 8 × 48/49 × 48 = 384/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
42/48 = 42 × 49/48 × 49 = 2058/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
384/2352 + 2058/2352 = 384 + 2058/2352 = 2442/2352 - 2442/2352 simplified gives 407/392
- So, 8/49 + 42/48 = 407/392
In mixed form: 115/392
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