Add 2/48 and 6/49
2/48 + 6/49 is 193/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
6/49 = 6 × 48/49 × 48 = 288/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2352 + 288/2352 = 98 + 288/2352 = 386/2352 - 386/2352 simplified gives 193/1176
- So, 2/48 + 6/49 = 193/1176
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