Add 45/7 and 6/48
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 6/48
45/7 + 6/48 is 367/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
45/7 = 45 × 48/7 × 48 = 2160/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/336 + 42/336 = 2160 + 42/336 = 2202/336 - 2202/336 simplified gives 367/56
- So, 45/7 + 6/48 = 367/56
In mixed form: 631/56
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