Add 5/48 and 30/28, Solve 5/48 + 1 2/28 as a fraction

Add 5/48 and 30/28

1^st number: 5/48, 2^nd number: 1 2/28

5/48 + 30/28 is 395/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
30/28 = 30 × 12/28 × 12 = 360/336
Add the two like fractions:
35/336 + 360/336 = 35 + 360/336 = 395/336
So, 5/48 + 30/28 = 395/336
In mixed form: 159/336

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