Add 6/48 and 3/49
6/48 + 3/49 is 73/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
6/48 = 6 × 49/48 × 49 = 294/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
3/49 = 3 × 48/49 × 48 = 144/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
294/2352 + 144/2352 = 294 + 144/2352 = 438/2352 - 438/2352 simplified gives 73/392
- So, 6/48 + 3/49 = 73/392
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