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Add 9/48 and 72/28

1st number: 9/48, 2nd number: 2 16/28

9/48 + 72/28 is 309/112.

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,
    9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    72/28 = 72 × 12/28 × 12 = 864/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/336 + 864/336 = 63 + 864/336 = 927/336
  5. 927/336 simplified gives 309/112
  6. So, 9/48 + 72/28 = 309/112
    In mixed form: 285/112

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