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Add 48/28 and 40/9

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 4 4/9

48/28 + 40/9 is 388/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    48/28 = 48 × 9/28 × 9 = 432/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    40/9 = 40 × 28/9 × 28 = 1120/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/252 + 1120/252 = 432 + 1120/252 = 1552/252
  5. 1552/252 simplified gives 388/63
  6. So, 48/28 + 40/9 = 388/63
    In mixed form: 610/63

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