Add 3/48 and 27/28
3/48 + 27/28 is 115/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
27/28 = 27 × 12/28 × 12 = 324/336 - Add the two like fractions:
21/336 + 324/336 = 21 + 324/336 = 345/336 - 345/336 simplified gives 115/112
- So, 3/48 + 27/28 = 115/112
In mixed form: 13/112
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