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Add 8/7 and 10/48

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 10/48

8/7 + 10/48 is 227/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    8/7 = 8 × 48/7 × 48 = 384/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/336 + 70/336 = 384 + 70/336 = 454/336
  5. 454/336 simplified gives 227/168
  6. So, 8/7 + 10/48 = 227/168
    In mixed form: 159/168

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