Add 12/7 and 28/48
1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 28/48
12/7 + 28/48 is 193/84.
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,
12/7 = 12 × 48/7 × 48 = 576/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Add the two like fractions:
576/336 + 196/336 = 576 + 196/336 = 772/336 - 772/336 simplified gives 193/84
- So, 12/7 + 28/48 = 193/84
In mixed form: 225/84
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