Add 8/28 and 25/48
8/28 + 25/48 is 271/336.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 12/28 × 12 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336 - Add the two like fractions:
96/336 + 175/336 = 96 + 175/336 = 271/336 - So, 8/28 + 25/48 = 271/336
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