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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    28/6 = 28 × 8/6 × 8 = 224/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/48 + 45/48 = 224 + 45/48 = 269/48
  5. So, 28/6 + 45/48 = 269/48
    In mixed form: 529/48

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