Add 1/56 and 20/48
1/56 + 20/48 is 73/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
1/56 = 1 × 6/56 × 6 = 6/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Add the two like fractions:
6/336 + 140/336 = 6 + 140/336 = 146/336 - 146/336 simplified gives 73/168
- So, 1/56 + 20/48 = 73/168
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