Add 1/48 and 36/28
1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 1 8/28
1/48 + 36/28 is 439/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
36/28 = 36 × 12/28 × 12 = 432/336 - Add the two like fractions:
7/336 + 432/336 = 7 + 432/336 = 439/336 - So, 1/48 + 36/28 = 439/336
In mixed form: 1103/336
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