Add 4/48 and 6/56
4/48 + 6/56 is 4/21.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
6/56 = 6 × 6/56 × 6 = 36/336 - Add the two like fractions:
28/336 + 36/336 = 28 + 36/336 = 64/336 - 64/336 simplified gives 4/21
- So, 4/48 + 6/56 = 4/21
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