Add 18/48 and 20/28
18/48 + 20/28 is 61/56.
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,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
20/28 = 20 × 12/28 × 12 = 240/336 - Add the two like fractions:
126/336 + 240/336 = 126 + 240/336 = 366/336 - 366/336 simplified gives 61/56
- So, 18/48 + 20/28 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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