Add 25/48 and 49/56
25/48 + 49/56 is 67/48.
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,
25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
49/56 = 49 × 6/56 × 6 = 294/336 - Add the two like fractions:
175/336 + 294/336 = 175 + 294/336 = 469/336 - 469/336 simplified gives 67/48
- So, 25/48 + 49/56 = 67/48
In mixed form: 119/48
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