Add 6/48 and 90/7
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 12 6/7
6/48 + 90/7 is 727/56.
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,
90/7 = 90 × 48/7 × 48 = 4320/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 4320/336 = 42 + 4320/336 = 4362/336 - 4362/336 simplified gives 727/56
- So, 6/48 + 90/7 = 727/56
In mixed form: 1255/56
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