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Add 75/48 and 1/28

1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 1/28

75/48 + 1/28 is 179/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 28 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    75/48 = 75 × 7/48 × 7 = 525/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    1/28 = 1 × 12/28 × 12 = 12/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/336 + 12/336 = 525 + 12/336 = 537/336
  5. 537/336 simplified gives 179/112
  6. So, 75/48 + 1/28 = 179/112
    In mixed form: 167/112

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