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Add 48/28 and 9/56

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 9/56

48/28 + 9/56 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    48/28 = 48 × 2/28 × 2 = 96/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    9/56 = 9 × 1/56 × 1 = 9/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/56 + 9/56 = 96 + 9/56 = 105/56
  5. 105/56 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 48/28 + 9/56 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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