Add 48/5 and 7/56
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 7/56
48/5 + 7/56 is 389/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
48/5 = 48 × 56/5 × 56 = 2688/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/280 + 35/280 = 2688 + 35/280 = 2723/280 - 2723/280 simplified gives 389/40
- So, 48/5 + 7/56 = 389/40
In mixed form: 929/40
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