Add 8/48 and 45/49
8/48 + 45/49 is 319/294.
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,
45/49 = 45 × 48/49 × 48 = 2160/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
392/2352 + 2160/2352 = 392 + 2160/2352 = 2552/2352 - 2552/2352 simplified gives 319/294
- So, 8/48 + 45/49 = 319/294
In mixed form: 125/294
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