Add 1/48 and 3/56
1/48 + 3/56 is 25/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
3/56 = 3 × 6/56 × 6 = 18/336 - Add the two like fractions:
7/336 + 18/336 = 7 + 18/336 = 25/336 - So, 1/48 + 3/56 = 25/336
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