Add 7/28 and 6/48
7/28 + 6/48 is 3/8.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 12/28 × 12 = 84/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
84/336 + 42/336 = 84 + 42/336 = 126/336 - 126/336 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 7/28 + 6/48 = 3/8
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