Add 2/48 and 7/56
2/48 + 7/56 is 1/6.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
7/56 = 7 × 6/56 × 6 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
14/336 + 42/336 = 14 + 42/336 = 56/336 - 56/336 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 2/48 + 7/56 = 1/6
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