Add 9/48 and 8/42
9/48 + 8/42 is 127/336.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 8/42 × 8 = 64/336 - Add the two like fractions:
63/336 + 64/336 = 63 + 64/336 = 127/336 - So, 9/48 + 8/42 = 127/336
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