Add 9/48 and 24/28
9/48 + 24/28 is 117/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
24/28 = 24 × 12/28 × 12 = 288/336 - Add the two like fractions:
63/336 + 288/336 = 63 + 288/336 = 351/336 - 351/336 simplified gives 117/112
- So, 9/48 + 24/28 = 117/112
In mixed form: 15/112
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