Add 5/56 and 2/48
5/56 + 2/48 is 11/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
5/56 = 5 × 6/56 × 6 = 30/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
30/336 + 14/336 = 30 + 14/336 = 44/336 - 44/336 simplified gives 11/84
- So, 5/56 + 2/48 = 11/84
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