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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    45/28 = 45 × 12/28 × 12 = 540/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/336 + 540/336 = 21 + 540/336 = 561/336
  5. 561/336 simplified gives 187/112
  6. So, 3/48 + 45/28 = 187/112
    In mixed form: 175/112

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