Add 24/48 and 2/28
24/48 + 2/28 is 4/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
24/48 = 24 × 7/48 × 7 = 168/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
2/28 = 2 × 12/28 × 12 = 24/336 - Add the two like fractions:
168/336 + 24/336 = 168 + 24/336 = 192/336 - 192/336 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 24/48 + 2/28 = 4/7
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