Add 24/28 and 3/48
24/28 + 3/48 is 103/112.
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,
24/28 = 24 × 12/28 × 12 = 288/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Add the two like fractions:
288/336 + 21/336 = 288 + 21/336 = 309/336 - 309/336 simplified gives 103/112
- So, 24/28 + 3/48 = 103/112
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