Add 6/28 and 1/48
6/28 + 1/48 is 79/336.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 12/28 × 12 = 72/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Add the two like fractions:
72/336 + 7/336 = 72 + 7/336 = 79/336 - So, 6/28 + 1/48 = 79/336
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