Add 5/7 and 3/48
5/7 + 3/48 is 87/112.
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,
5/7 = 5 × 48/7 × 48 = 240/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Add the two like fractions:
240/336 + 21/336 = 240 + 21/336 = 261/336 - 261/336 simplified gives 87/112
- So, 5/7 + 3/48 = 87/112
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