Add 56/7 and 20/48
1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 20/48
56/7 + 20/48 is 101/12.
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,
56/7 = 56 × 48/7 × 48 = 2688/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/336 + 140/336 = 2688 + 140/336 = 2828/336 - 2828/336 simplified gives 101/12
- So, 56/7 + 20/48 = 101/12
In mixed form: 85/12
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