Add 12/48 and 35/36
12/48 + 35/36 is 11/9.
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,
12/48 = 12 × 3/48 × 3 = 36/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
35/36 = 35 × 4/36 × 4 = 140/144 - Add the two like fractions:
36/144 + 140/144 = 36 + 140/144 = 176/144 - 176/144 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 12/48 + 35/36 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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