Add 48/7 and 49/48
1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 1 1/48
48/7 + 49/48 is 2647/336.
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,
49/48 = 49 × 7/48 × 7 = 343/336 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/336 + 343/336 = 2304 + 343/336 = 2647/336 - So, 48/7 + 49/48 = 2647/336
In mixed form: 7295/336
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