Add 80/28 and 14/48
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 14/48
80/28 + 14/48 is 529/168.
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,
80/28 = 80 × 12/28 × 12 = 960/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Add the two like fractions:
960/336 + 98/336 = 960 + 98/336 = 1058/336 - 1058/336 simplified gives 529/168
- So, 80/28 + 14/48 = 529/168
In mixed form: 325/168
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