Add 2/3 and 48/28, Solve 2/3 + 1 20/28 as a fraction

Add 2/3 and 48/28

1^st number: 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 20/28

2/3 + 48/28 is 50/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
2/3 = 2 × 28/3 × 28 = 56/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
48/28 = 48 × 3/28 × 3 = 144/84
Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 144/84 = 56 + 144/84 = 200/84
200/84 simplified gives 50/21
So, 2/3 + 48/28 = 50/21
In mixed form: 28/21

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