Add 48/56 and 8/16
48/56 + 8/16 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
48/56 = 48 × 2/56 × 2 = 96/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
8/16 = 8 × 7/16 × 7 = 56/112 - Add the two like fractions:
96/112 + 56/112 = 96 + 56/112 = 152/112 - 152/112 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 48/56 + 8/16 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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