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Add 48/28 and 9/16

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 9/16

48/28 + 9/16 is 255/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    48/28 = 48 × 4/28 × 4 = 192/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/112 + 63/112 = 192 + 63/112 = 255/112
  5. So, 48/28 + 9/16 = 255/112
    In mixed form: 231/112

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