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Add 48/36 and 28/16

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 1 12/16

48/36 + 28/16 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    48/36 = 48 × 4/36 × 4 = 192/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    28/16 = 28 × 9/16 × 9 = 252/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/144 + 252/144 = 192 + 252/144 = 444/144
  5. 444/144 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 48/36 + 28/16 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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