Add 7/5 and 48/56
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 48/56
7/5 + 48/56 is 79/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
7/5 = 7 × 56/5 × 56 = 392/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
48/56 = 48 × 5/56 × 5 = 240/280 - Add the two like fractions:
392/280 + 240/280 = 392 + 240/280 = 632/280 - 632/280 simplified gives 79/35
- So, 7/5 + 48/56 = 79/35
In mixed form: 29/35
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