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Add 2/28 and 48/20

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 2 8/20

2/28 + 48/20 is 173/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/140 + 336/140 = 10 + 336/140 = 346/140
  5. 346/140 simplified gives 173/70
  6. So, 2/28 + 48/20 = 173/70
    In mixed form: 233/70

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