Add 2/48 and 1/36
2/48 + 1/36 is 5/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
1/36 = 1 × 4/36 × 4 = 4/144 - Add the two like fractions:
6/144 + 4/144 = 6 + 4/144 = 10/144 - 10/144 simplified gives 5/72
- So, 2/48 + 1/36 = 5/72
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