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Add 4/56 and 1/48

4/56 + 1/48 is 31/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    4/56 = 4 × 6/56 × 6 = 24/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/336 + 7/336 = 24 + 7/336 = 31/336
  5. So, 4/56 + 1/48 = 31/336

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