Add 54/7 and 4/48
1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 4/48
54/7 + 4/48 is 655/84.
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,
54/7 = 54 × 48/7 × 48 = 2592/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/336 + 28/336 = 2592 + 28/336 = 2620/336 - 2620/336 simplified gives 655/84
- So, 54/7 + 4/48 = 655/84
In mixed form: 767/84
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