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Add 7/6 and 1/48

1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 1/48

7/6 + 1/48 is 19/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    7/6 = 7 × 8/6 × 8 = 56/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/48 + 1/48 = 56 + 1/48 = 57/48
  5. 57/48 simplified gives 19/16
  6. So, 7/6 + 1/48 = 19/16
    In mixed form: 13/16

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