Add 54/56 and 1/48
54/56 + 1/48 is 331/336.
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,
54/56 = 54 × 6/56 × 6 = 324/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Add the two like fractions:
324/336 + 7/336 = 324 + 7/336 = 331/336 - So, 54/56 + 1/48 = 331/336
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/56+2/48 54/56+1/96 54/56+3/48 54/56+5/48 54/56+7/48