Add 6/48 and 21/56
6/48 + 21/56 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 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 56 × 6 = 336,
21/56 = 21 × 6/56 × 6 = 126/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 126/336 = 42 + 126/336 = 168/336 - 168/336 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 6/48 + 21/56 = 1/2
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