Add 3/28 and 48/10
1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 4 8/10
3/28 + 48/10 is 687/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
48/10 = 48 × 14/10 × 14 = 672/140 - Add the two like fractions:
15/140 + 672/140 = 15 + 672/140 = 687/140 - So, 3/28 + 48/10 = 687/140
In mixed form: 4127/140
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