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Add 35/48 and 8/28

35/48 + 8/28 is 341/336.

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,
    35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    8/28 = 8 × 12/28 × 12 = 96/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/336 + 96/336 = 245 + 96/336 = 341/336
  5. So, 35/48 + 8/28 = 341/336
    In mixed form: 15/336

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