Add 4/56 and 9/48
4/56 + 9/48 is 29/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
4/56 = 4 × 6/56 × 6 = 24/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
24/336 + 63/336 = 24 + 63/336 = 87/336 - 87/336 simplified gives 29/112
- So, 4/56 + 9/48 = 29/112
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