Add 28/6 and 45/48
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 45/48
28/6 + 45/48 is 269/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
28/6 = 28 × 8/6 × 8 = 224/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48 - Add the two like fractions:
224/48 + 45/48 = 224 + 45/48 = 269/48 - So, 28/6 + 45/48 = 269/48
In mixed form: 529/48
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