Add 56/48 and 2/7
1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 2/7
56/48 + 2/7 is 61/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
56/48 = 56 × 7/48 × 7 = 392/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
2/7 = 2 × 48/7 × 48 = 96/336 - Add the two like fractions:
392/336 + 96/336 = 392 + 96/336 = 488/336 - 488/336 simplified gives 61/42
- So, 56/48 + 2/7 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42
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