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Add 36/48 and 18/28

36/48 + 18/28 is 39/28.

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,
    36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    18/28 = 18 × 12/28 × 12 = 216/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/336 + 216/336 = 252 + 216/336 = 468/336
  5. 468/336 simplified gives 39/28
  6. So, 36/48 + 18/28 = 39/28
    In mixed form: 111/28

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