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Add 48/8 and 4/28

1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 4/28

48/8 + 4/28 is 43/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 28 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    48/8 = 48 × 7/8 × 7 = 336/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    4/28 = 4 × 2/28 × 2 = 8/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/56 + 8/56 = 336 + 8/56 = 344/56
  5. 344/56 simplified gives 43/7
  6. So, 48/8 + 4/28 = 43/7
    In mixed form: 61/7

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