Add 4/48 and 18/28
4/48 + 18/28 is 61/84.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
18/28 = 18 × 12/28 × 12 = 216/336 - Add the two like fractions:
28/336 + 216/336 = 28 + 216/336 = 244/336 - 244/336 simplified gives 61/84
- So, 4/48 + 18/28 = 61/84
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