Add 18/28 and 10/48
18/28 + 10/48 is 143/168.
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,
18/28 = 18 × 12/28 × 12 = 216/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Add the two like fractions:
216/336 + 70/336 = 216 + 70/336 = 286/336 - 286/336 simplified gives 143/168
- So, 18/28 + 10/48 = 143/168
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