Add 36/28 and 35/48
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 35/48
36/28 + 35/48 is 677/336.
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,
35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336 - Add the two like fractions:
432/336 + 245/336 = 432 + 245/336 = 677/336 - So, 36/28 + 35/48 = 677/336
In mixed form: 25/336
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