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Add 48/28 and 3/49

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 3/49

48/28 + 3/49 is 87/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    48/28 = 48 × 7/28 × 7 = 336/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    3/49 = 3 × 4/49 × 4 = 12/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/196 + 12/196 = 336 + 12/196 = 348/196
  5. 348/196 simplified gives 87/49
  6. So, 48/28 + 3/49 = 87/49
    In mixed form: 138/49

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