Add 28/48 and 35/54
28/48 + 35/54 is 133/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
28/48 = 28 × 9/48 × 9 = 252/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432 - Add the two like fractions:
252/432 + 280/432 = 252 + 280/432 = 532/432 - 532/432 simplified gives 133/108
- So, 28/48 + 35/54 = 133/108
In mixed form: 125/108
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