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Add 28/36 and 20/48

28/36 + 20/48 is 43/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    28/36 = 28 × 4/36 × 4 = 112/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/144 + 60/144 = 112 + 60/144 = 172/144
  5. 172/144 simplified gives 43/36
  6. So, 28/36 + 20/48 = 43/36
    In mixed form: 17/36

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