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Add 28/35 and 5/48

28/35 + 5/48 is 217/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    28/35 = 28 × 48/35 × 48 = 1344/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    5/48 = 5 × 35/48 × 35 = 175/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/1680 + 175/1680 = 1344 + 175/1680 = 1519/1680
  5. 1519/1680 simplified gives 217/240
  6. So, 28/35 + 5/48 = 217/240

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