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Add 7/49 and 28/48

7/49 + 28/48 is 61/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    7/49 = 7 × 48/49 × 48 = 336/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    28/48 = 28 × 49/48 × 49 = 1372/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/2352 + 1372/2352 = 336 + 1372/2352 = 1708/2352
  5. 1708/2352 simplified gives 61/84
  6. So, 7/49 + 28/48 = 61/84

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