Add 7/48 and 3/72
7/48 + 3/72 is 3/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
7/48 = 7 × 3/48 × 3 = 21/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
3/72 = 3 × 2/72 × 2 = 6/144 - Add the two like fractions:
21/144 + 6/144 = 21 + 6/144 = 27/144 - 27/144 simplified gives 3/16
- So, 7/48 + 3/72 = 3/16
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