Add 5/48 and 3/7
5/48 + 3/7 is 179/336.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
3/7 = 3 × 48/7 × 48 = 144/336 - Add the two like fractions:
35/336 + 144/336 = 35 + 144/336 = 179/336 - So, 5/48 + 3/7 = 179/336
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