Add 2/48 and 8/36
2/48 + 8/36 is 19/72.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 4/36 × 4 = 32/144 - Add the two like fractions:
6/144 + 32/144 = 6 + 32/144 = 38/144 - 38/144 simplified gives 19/72
- So, 2/48 + 8/36 = 19/72
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