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Add 48/28 and 20/32

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 20/32

48/28 + 20/32 is 131/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    48/28 = 48 × 8/28 × 8 = 384/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    20/32 = 20 × 7/32 × 7 = 140/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/224 + 140/224 = 384 + 140/224 = 524/224
  5. 524/224 simplified gives 131/56
  6. So, 48/28 + 20/32 = 131/56
    In mixed form: 219/56

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