Add 1/48 and 24/7
1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 3 3/7
1/48 + 24/7 is 1159/336.
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,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
24/7 = 24 × 48/7 × 48 = 1152/336 - Add the two like fractions:
7/336 + 1152/336 = 7 + 1152/336 = 1159/336 - So, 1/48 + 24/7 = 1159/336
In mixed form: 3151/336
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