Add 48/80 and 28/36
48/80 + 28/36 is 62/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
48/80 = 48 × 9/80 × 9 = 432/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
28/36 = 28 × 20/36 × 20 = 560/720 - Add the two like fractions:
432/720 + 560/720 = 432 + 560/720 = 992/720 - 992/720 simplified gives 62/45
- So, 48/80 + 28/36 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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