Add 1/7 and 27/48
1/7 + 27/48 is 79/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
1/7 = 1 × 48/7 × 48 = 48/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Add the two like fractions:
48/336 + 189/336 = 48 + 189/336 = 237/336 - 237/336 simplified gives 79/112
- So, 1/7 + 27/48 = 79/112
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