Add 16/48 and 9/56
16/48 + 9/56 is 83/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
9/56 = 9 × 6/56 × 6 = 54/336 - Add the two like fractions:
112/336 + 54/336 = 112 + 54/336 = 166/336 - 166/336 simplified gives 83/168
- So, 16/48 + 9/56 = 83/168
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