Add 9/48 and 7/42
9/48 + 7/42 is 17/48.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
7/42 = 7 × 8/42 × 8 = 56/336 - Add the two like fractions:
63/336 + 56/336 = 63 + 56/336 = 119/336 - 119/336 simplified gives 17/48
- So, 9/48 + 7/42 = 17/48
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