Add 1/48 and 7/49
1/48 + 7/49 is 55/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
1/48 = 1 × 49/48 × 49 = 49/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
7/49 = 7 × 48/49 × 48 = 336/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
49/2352 + 336/2352 = 49 + 336/2352 = 385/2352 - 385/2352 simplified gives 55/336
- So, 1/48 + 7/49 = 55/336
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