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Add 24/36 and 63/48

1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 1 15/48

24/36 + 63/48 is 95/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    24/36 = 24 × 4/36 × 4 = 96/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    63/48 = 63 × 3/48 × 3 = 189/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/144 + 189/144 = 96 + 189/144 = 285/144
  5. 285/144 simplified gives 95/48
  6. So, 24/36 + 63/48 = 95/48
    In mixed form: 147/48

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