Add 1/28 and 8/48
1/28 + 8/48 is 17/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
1/28 = 1 × 12/28 × 12 = 12/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Add the two like fractions:
12/336 + 56/336 = 12 + 56/336 = 68/336 - 68/336 simplified gives 17/84
- So, 1/28 + 8/48 = 17/84
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