Add 72/28 and 4/48
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 4/48
72/28 + 4/48 is 223/84.
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,
72/28 = 72 × 12/28 × 12 = 864/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
864/336 + 28/336 = 864 + 28/336 = 892/336 - 892/336 simplified gives 223/84
- So, 72/28 + 4/48 = 223/84
In mixed form: 255/84
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