Add 9/7 and 3/48
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 3/48
9/7 + 3/48 is 151/112.
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,
9/7 = 9 × 48/7 × 48 = 432/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Add the two like fractions:
432/336 + 21/336 = 432 + 21/336 = 453/336 - 453/336 simplified gives 151/112
- So, 9/7 + 3/48 = 151/112
In mixed form: 139/112
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