Add 48/20 and 9/28
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 9/28
48/20 + 9/28 is 381/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Add the two like fractions:
336/140 + 45/140 = 336 + 45/140 = 381/140 - So, 48/20 + 9/28 = 381/140
In mixed form: 2101/140
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