Add 5/48 and 7/56
5/48 + 7/56 is 11/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
7/56 = 7 × 6/56 × 6 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
35/336 + 42/336 = 35 + 42/336 = 77/336 - 77/336 simplified gives 11/48
- So, 5/48 + 7/56 = 11/48
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