Add 3/28 and 8/48
3/28 + 8/48 is 23/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
3/28 = 3 × 12/28 × 12 = 36/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Add the two like fractions:
36/336 + 56/336 = 36 + 56/336 = 92/336 - 92/336 simplified gives 23/84
- So, 3/28 + 8/48 = 23/84
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