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Add 48/28 and 12/64

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 12/64

48/28 + 12/64 is 213/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    48/28 = 48 × 16/28 × 16 = 768/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    12/64 = 12 × 7/64 × 7 = 84/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/448 + 84/448 = 768 + 84/448 = 852/448
  5. 852/448 simplified gives 213/112
  6. So, 48/28 + 12/64 = 213/112
    In mixed form: 1101/112

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