Add 48/7 and 2/48
1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 2/48
48/7 + 2/48 is 1159/168.
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,
48/7 = 48 × 48/7 × 48 = 2304/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/336 + 14/336 = 2304 + 14/336 = 2318/336 - 2318/336 simplified gives 1159/168
- So, 48/7 + 2/48 = 1159/168
In mixed form: 6151/168
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