Add 3/4 and 18/48
3/4 + 18/48 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
3/4 = 3 × 12/4 × 12 = 36/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48 - Add the two like fractions:
36/48 + 18/48 = 36 + 18/48 = 54/48 - 54/48 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 3/4 + 18/48 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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