Add 28/49 and 7/48
28/49 + 7/48 is 241/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
28/49 = 28 × 48/49 × 48 = 1344/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
7/48 = 7 × 49/48 × 49 = 343/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2352 + 343/2352 = 1344 + 343/2352 = 1687/2352 - 1687/2352 simplified gives 241/336
- So, 28/49 + 7/48 = 241/336
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