Add 8/48 and 1/49
8/48 + 1/49 is 55/294.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 49/48 × 49 = 392/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
1/49 = 1 × 48/49 × 48 = 48/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
392/2352 + 48/2352 = 392 + 48/2352 = 440/2352 - 440/2352 simplified gives 55/294
- So, 8/48 + 1/49 = 55/294
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