Add 56/7 and 9/48
1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 9/48
56/7 + 9/48 is 131/16.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/336 + 63/336 = 2688 + 63/336 = 2751/336 - 2751/336 simplified gives 131/16
- So, 56/7 + 9/48 = 131/16
In mixed form: 83/16
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