Add 45/48 and 8/28
45/48 + 8/28 is 137/112.
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,
45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
8/28 = 8 × 12/28 × 12 = 96/336 - Add the two like fractions:
315/336 + 96/336 = 315 + 96/336 = 411/336 - 411/336 simplified gives 137/112
- So, 45/48 + 8/28 = 137/112
In mixed form: 125/112
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