Add 36/28 and 10/48
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 10/48
36/28 + 10/48 is 251/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
36/28 = 36 × 12/28 × 12 = 432/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Add the two like fractions:
432/336 + 70/336 = 432 + 70/336 = 502/336 - 502/336 simplified gives 251/168
- So, 36/28 + 10/48 = 251/168
In mixed form: 183/168
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