Add 3/48 and 3/32
3/48 + 3/32 is 5/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
3/48 = 3 × 2/48 × 2 = 6/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96 - Add the two like fractions:
6/96 + 9/96 = 6 + 9/96 = 15/96 - 15/96 simplified gives 5/32
- So, 3/48 + 3/32 = 5/32
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