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Add 2/18 and 2/48

2/18 + 2/48 is 11/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    2/18 = 2 × 8/18 × 8 = 16/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/144 + 6/144 = 16 + 6/144 = 22/144
  5. 22/144 simplified gives 11/72
  6. So, 2/18 + 2/48 = 11/72

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