Add 48/28 and 3/48
1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 3/48
48/28 + 3/48 is 199/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
48/28 = 48 × 12/28 × 12 = 576/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Add the two like fractions:
576/336 + 21/336 = 576 + 21/336 = 597/336 - 597/336 simplified gives 199/112
- So, 48/28 + 3/48 = 199/112
In mixed form: 187/112
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