Add 2/28 and 27/48
2/28 + 27/48 is 71/112.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 12/28 × 12 = 24/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Add the two like fractions:
24/336 + 189/336 = 24 + 189/336 = 213/336 - 213/336 simplified gives 71/112
- So, 2/28 + 27/48 = 71/112
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