Add 32/48 and 28/72
32/48 + 28/72 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
32/48 = 32 × 3/48 × 3 = 96/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
28/72 = 28 × 2/72 × 2 = 56/144 - Add the two like fractions:
96/144 + 56/144 = 96 + 56/144 = 152/144 - 152/144 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 32/48 + 28/72 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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