Add 3/48 and 45/7
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 6 3/7
3/48 + 45/7 is 727/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
45/7 = 45 × 48/7 × 48 = 2160/336 - Add the two like fractions:
21/336 + 2160/336 = 21 + 2160/336 = 2181/336 - 2181/336 simplified gives 727/112
- So, 3/48 + 45/7 = 727/112
In mixed form: 655/112
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