Add 2/48 and 9/7
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 2/7
2/48 + 9/7 is 223/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
9/7 = 9 × 48/7 × 48 = 432/336 - Add the two like fractions:
14/336 + 432/336 = 14 + 432/336 = 446/336 - 446/336 simplified gives 223/168
- So, 2/48 + 9/7 = 223/168
In mixed form: 155/168
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