Add 7/48 and 36/49
7/48 + 36/49 is 2071/2352.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 49/48 × 49 = 343/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
36/49 = 36 × 48/49 × 48 = 1728/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
343/2352 + 1728/2352 = 343 + 1728/2352 = 2071/2352 - So, 7/48 + 36/49 = 2071/2352
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