Add 4/48 and 2/9
4/48 + 2/9 is 11/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144 - Add the two like fractions:
12/144 + 32/144 = 12 + 32/144 = 44/144 - 44/144 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 4/48 + 2/9 = 11/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/48+2/9 4/48+4/9 4/96+2/9 4/48+2/18 12/48+2/9 4/48+6/9 4/48+2/27 20/48+2/9 4/48+10/9 4/48+2/45 28/48+2/9 4/48+14/9 4/48+2/63