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Add 48/80 and 28/56

48/80 + 28/56 is 11/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 56 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    28/56 = 28 × 10/56 × 10 = 280/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/560 + 280/560 = 336 + 280/560 = 616/560
  5. 616/560 simplified gives 11/10
  6. So, 48/80 + 28/56 = 11/10
    In mixed form: 11/10

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