Add 20/7 and 28/48
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 28/48
20/7 + 28/48 is 289/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
20/7 = 20 × 48/7 × 48 = 960/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Add the two like fractions:
960/336 + 196/336 = 960 + 196/336 = 1156/336 - 1156/336 simplified gives 289/84
- So, 20/7 + 28/48 = 289/84
In mixed form: 337/84
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