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Add 3/28 and 3/48

3/28 + 3/48 is 19/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    3/28 = 3 × 12/28 × 12 = 36/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/336 + 21/336 = 36 + 21/336 = 57/336
  5. 57/336 simplified gives 19/112
  6. So, 3/28 + 3/48 = 19/112

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