Add 1/48 and 4/7
1/48 + 4/7 is 199/336.
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,
4/7 = 4 × 48/7 × 48 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
7/336 + 192/336 = 7 + 192/336 = 199/336 - So, 1/48 + 4/7 = 199/336
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