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Add 28/5 and 36/48

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 36/48

28/5 + 36/48 is 127/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    28/5 = 28 × 48/5 × 48 = 1344/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/240 + 180/240 = 1344 + 180/240 = 1524/240
  5. 1524/240 simplified gives 127/20
  6. So, 28/5 + 36/48 = 127/20
    In mixed form: 67/20

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