Add 49/28 and 9/48
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 9/48
49/28 + 9/48 is 31/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
49/28 = 49 × 12/28 × 12 = 588/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
588/336 + 63/336 = 588 + 63/336 = 651/336 - 651/336 simplified gives 31/16
- So, 49/28 + 9/48 = 31/16
In mixed form: 115/16
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