Add 54/48 and 24/28
1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 24/28
54/48 + 24/28 is 111/56.
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,
54/48 = 54 × 7/48 × 7 = 378/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
24/28 = 24 × 12/28 × 12 = 288/336 - Add the two like fractions:
378/336 + 288/336 = 378 + 288/336 = 666/336 - 666/336 simplified gives 111/56
- So, 54/48 + 24/28 = 111/56
In mixed form: 155/56
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