Add 30/48 and 9/28
30/48 + 9/28 is 53/56.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
9/28 = 9 × 12/28 × 12 = 108/336 - Add the two like fractions:
210/336 + 108/336 = 210 + 108/336 = 318/336 - 318/336 simplified gives 53/56
- So, 30/48 + 9/28 = 53/56
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