Add 6/48 and 4/49
6/48 + 4/49 is 81/392.
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,
4/49 = 4 × 48/49 × 48 = 192/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
294/2352 + 192/2352 = 294 + 192/2352 = 486/2352 - 486/2352 simplified gives 81/392
- So, 6/48 + 4/49 = 81/392
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