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Add 28/48 and 20/24

28/48 + 20/24 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 24 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    20/24 = 20 × 2/24 × 2 = 40/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/48 + 40/48 = 28 + 40/48 = 68/48
  5. 68/48 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 28/48 + 20/24 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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