Add 3/48 and 16/18
3/48 + 16/18 is 137/144.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 3/48 × 3 = 9/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
16/18 = 16 × 8/18 × 8 = 128/144 - Add the two like fractions:
9/144 + 128/144 = 9 + 128/144 = 137/144 - So, 3/48 + 16/18 = 137/144
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