Add 28/48 and 9/49
28/48 + 9/49 is 451/588.
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,
9/49 = 9 × 48/49 × 48 = 432/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/2352 + 432/2352 = 1372 + 432/2352 = 1804/2352 - 1804/2352 simplified gives 451/588
- So, 28/48 + 9/49 = 451/588
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 56/48+9/49 28/48+18/49 28/96+9/49 28/48+9/98 84/48+9/49 28/48+27/49 28/48+45/49 28/48+63/49