Add 2/18 and 2/48
2/18 + 2/48 is 11/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
2/18 = 2 × 8/18 × 8 = 16/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144 - Add the two like fractions:
16/144 + 6/144 = 16 + 6/144 = 22/144 - 22/144 simplified gives 11/72
- So, 2/18 + 2/48 = 11/72
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