Add 2/48 and 10/7, Solve 2/48 + 1 3/7 as a fraction

Add 2/48 and 10/7

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

2/48 + 10/7 is 247/168.

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,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
10/7 = 10 × 48/7 × 48 = 480/336
Add the two like fractions:
14/336 + 480/336 = 14 + 480/336 = 494/336
494/336 simplified gives 247/168
So, 2/48 + 10/7 = 247/168
In mixed form: 179/168

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