Add 3/18 and 27/48
3/18 + 27/48 is 35/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
3/18 = 3 × 8/18 × 8 = 24/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144 - Add the two like fractions:
24/144 + 81/144 = 24 + 81/144 = 105/144 - 105/144 simplified gives 35/48
- So, 3/18 + 27/48 = 35/48
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