Add 6/48 and 2/7
6/48 + 2/7 is 23/56.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
2/7 = 2 × 48/7 × 48 = 96/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 96/336 = 42 + 96/336 = 138/336 - 138/336 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 6/48 + 2/7 = 23/56
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