Add 3/48 and 45/28
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 1 17/28
3/48 + 45/28 is 187/112.
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,
45/28 = 45 × 12/28 × 12 = 540/336 - Add the two like fractions:
21/336 + 540/336 = 21 + 540/336 = 561/336 - 561/336 simplified gives 187/112
- So, 3/48 + 45/28 = 187/112
In mixed form: 175/112
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