Add 56/7 and 63/48
1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 1 15/48
56/7 + 63/48 is 149/16.
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,
63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/336 + 441/336 = 2688 + 441/336 = 3129/336 - 3129/336 simplified gives 149/16
- So, 56/7 + 63/48 = 149/16
In mixed form: 95/16
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