Add 1/56 and 3/48
1/56 + 3/48 is 9/112.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Add the two like fractions:
6/336 + 21/336 = 6 + 21/336 = 27/336 - 27/336 simplified gives 9/112
- So, 1/56 + 3/48 = 9/112
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