Add 28/48 and 42/8, Solve 28/48 + 5 2/8 as a fraction

Add 28/48 and 42/8

1^st number: 28/48, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

28/48 + 42/8 is 35/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 8 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
42/8 = 42 × 6/8 × 6 = 252/48
Add the two like fractions:
28/48 + 252/48 = 28 + 252/48 = 280/48
280/48 simplified gives 35/6
So, 28/48 + 42/8 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6

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