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Add 7/28 and 12/48

7/28 + 12/48 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    7/28 = 7 × 12/28 × 12 = 84/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/336 + 84/336 = 84 + 84/336 = 168/336
  5. 168/336 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 7/28 + 12/48 = 1/2

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