Add 2/48 and 3/18
2/48 + 3/18 is 5/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
3/18 = 3 × 8/18 × 8 = 24/144 - Add the two like fractions:
6/144 + 24/144 = 6 + 24/144 = 30/144 - 30/144 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 2/48 + 3/18 = 5/24
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