Add 24/36 and 3/48
24/36 + 3/48 is 35/48.
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,
24/36 = 24 × 4/36 × 4 = 96/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
3/48 = 3 × 3/48 × 3 = 9/144 - Add the two like fractions:
96/144 + 9/144 = 96 + 9/144 = 105/144 - 105/144 simplified gives 35/48
- So, 24/36 + 3/48 = 35/48
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