Add 7/56 and 10/48
7/56 + 10/48 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
7/56 = 7 × 6/56 × 6 = 42/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 70/336 = 42 + 70/336 = 112/336 - 112/336 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 7/56 + 10/48 = 1/3
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