Add 2/7 and 9/48
2/7 + 9/48 is 53/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
2/7 = 2 × 48/7 × 48 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
96/336 + 63/336 = 96 + 63/336 = 159/336 - 159/336 simplified gives 53/112
- So, 2/7 + 9/48 = 53/112
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