Add 16/48 and 2/36
16/48 + 2/36 is 7/18.
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,
16/48 = 16 × 3/48 × 3 = 48/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144 - Add the two like fractions:
48/144 + 8/144 = 48 + 8/144 = 56/144 - 56/144 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 16/48 + 2/36 = 7/18
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