Add 48/7 and 9/48
1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 9/48
48/7 + 9/48 is 789/112.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/336 + 63/336 = 2304 + 63/336 = 2367/336 - 2367/336 simplified gives 789/112
- So, 48/7 + 9/48 = 789/112
In mixed form: 75/112
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