Add 20/36 and 40/48
20/36 + 40/48 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
20/36 = 20 × 4/36 × 4 = 80/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
40/48 = 40 × 3/48 × 3 = 120/144 - Add the two like fractions:
80/144 + 120/144 = 80 + 120/144 = 200/144 - 200/144 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 20/36 + 40/48 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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