Add 2/9 and 48/28, Solve 2/9 + 1 20/28 as a fraction

Add 2/9 and 48/28

1^st number: 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 20/28

2/9 + 48/28 is 122/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
2/9 = 2 × 28/9 × 28 = 56/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
48/28 = 48 × 9/28 × 9 = 432/252
Add the two like fractions:
56/252 + 432/252 = 56 + 432/252 = 488/252
488/252 simplified gives 122/63
So, 2/9 + 48/28 = 122/63
In mixed form: 159/63

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