Add 28/7 and 18/48, Solve 4 0/7 + 18/48 as a fraction

Add 28/7 and 18/48

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 18/48

28/7 + 18/48 is 35/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
28/7 = 28 × 48/7 × 48 = 1344/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336
Add the two like fractions:
1344/336 + 126/336 = 1344 + 126/336 = 1470/336
1470/336 simplified gives 35/8
So, 28/7 + 18/48 = 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8

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