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Add 18/48 and 36/28

1st number: 18/48, 2nd number: 1 8/28

18/48 + 36/28 is 93/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    36/28 = 36 × 12/28 × 12 = 432/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/336 + 432/336 = 126 + 432/336 = 558/336
  5. 558/336 simplified gives 93/56
  6. So, 18/48 + 36/28 = 93/56
    In mixed form: 137/56

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