Add 24/56 and 1/48
24/56 + 1/48 is 151/336.
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,
24/56 = 24 × 6/56 × 6 = 144/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Add the two like fractions:
144/336 + 7/336 = 144 + 7/336 = 151/336 - So, 24/56 + 1/48 = 151/336
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