Add 5/48 and 4/28
5/48 + 4/28 is 83/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/28 = 4 × 12/28 × 12 = 48/336 - Add the two like fractions:
35/336 + 48/336 = 35 + 48/336 = 83/336 - So, 5/48 + 4/28 = 83/336
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