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Add 56/49 and 1/48

1st number: 1 7/49, 2nd number: 1/48

56/49 + 1/48 is 391/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    56/49 = 56 × 48/49 × 48 = 2688/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    1/48 = 1 × 49/48 × 49 = 49/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/2352 + 49/2352 = 2688 + 49/2352 = 2737/2352
  5. 2737/2352 simplified gives 391/336
  6. So, 56/49 + 1/48 = 391/336
    In mixed form: 155/336

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