Add 36/48 and 5/28
36/48 + 5/28 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
5/28 = 5 × 12/28 × 12 = 60/336 - Add the two like fractions:
252/336 + 60/336 = 252 + 60/336 = 312/336 - 312/336 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 36/48 + 5/28 = 13/14
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