Add 1/48 and 1/36
1/48 + 1/36 is 7/144.
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,
1/48 = 1 × 3/48 × 3 = 3/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
1/36 = 1 × 4/36 × 4 = 4/144 - Add the two like fractions:
3/144 + 4/144 = 3 + 4/144 = 7/144 - So, 1/48 + 1/36 = 7/144
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