Add 28/48 and 1/49
28/48 + 1/49 is 355/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
28/48 = 28 × 49/48 × 49 = 1372/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
1/49 = 1 × 48/49 × 48 = 48/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/2352 + 48/2352 = 1372 + 48/2352 = 1420/2352 - 1420/2352 simplified gives 355/588
- So, 28/48 + 1/49 = 355/588
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