Add 3/9 and 21/48
3/9 + 21/48 is 37/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
3/9 = 3 × 16/9 × 16 = 48/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
21/48 = 21 × 3/48 × 3 = 63/144 - Add the two like fractions:
48/144 + 63/144 = 48 + 63/144 = 111/144 - 111/144 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 3/9 + 21/48 = 37/48
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