Add 28/48 and 35/56
28/48 + 35/56 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
35/56 = 35 × 6/56 × 6 = 210/336 - Add the two like fractions:
196/336 + 210/336 = 196 + 210/336 = 406/336 - 406/336 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 28/48 + 35/56 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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