Add 5/48 and 45/28
1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 1 17/28
5/48 + 45/28 is 575/336.
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,
45/28 = 45 × 12/28 × 12 = 540/336 - Add the two like fractions:
35/336 + 540/336 = 35 + 540/336 = 575/336 - So, 5/48 + 45/28 = 575/336
In mixed form: 1239/336
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