Add 72/7 and 3/48
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 3/48
72/7 + 3/48 is 1159/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
72/7 = 72 × 48/7 × 48 = 3456/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/336 + 21/336 = 3456 + 21/336 = 3477/336 - 3477/336 simplified gives 1159/112
- So, 72/7 + 3/48 = 1159/112
In mixed form: 1039/112
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