Add 4/48 and 10/7
1st number: 4/48, 2nd number: 1 3/7
4/48 + 10/7 is 127/84.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
10/7 = 10 × 48/7 × 48 = 480/336 - Add the two like fractions:
28/336 + 480/336 = 28 + 480/336 = 508/336 - 508/336 simplified gives 127/84
- So, 4/48 + 10/7 = 127/84
In mixed form: 143/84
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