Add 28/36 and 15/48
28/36 + 15/48 is 157/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
28/36 = 28 × 4/36 × 4 = 112/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
15/48 = 15 × 3/48 × 3 = 45/144 - Add the two like fractions:
112/144 + 45/144 = 112 + 45/144 = 157/144 - So, 28/36 + 15/48 = 157/144
In mixed form: 113/144
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