Add 28/48 and 28/8, Solve 28/48 + 3 4/8 as a fraction

Add 28/48 and 28/8

1^st number: 28/48, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

28/48 + 28/8 is 49/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 8 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
28/8 = 28 × 6/8 × 6 = 168/48
Add the two like fractions:
28/48 + 168/48 = 28 + 168/48 = 196/48
196/48 simplified gives 49/12
So, 28/48 + 28/8 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12

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