Add 1/36 and 8/48
1/36 + 8/48 is 7/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
1/36 = 1 × 4/36 × 4 = 4/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
8/48 = 8 × 3/48 × 3 = 24/144 - Add the two like fractions:
4/144 + 24/144 = 4 + 24/144 = 28/144 - 28/144 simplified gives 7/36
- So, 1/36 + 8/48 = 7/36
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