Add 20/28 and 36/48
20/28 + 36/48 is 41/28.
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,
20/28 = 20 × 12/28 × 12 = 240/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
240/336 + 252/336 = 240 + 252/336 = 492/336 - 492/336 simplified gives 41/28
- So, 20/28 + 36/48 = 41/28
In mixed form: 113/28
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