Add 32/36 and 45/48
32/36 + 45/48 is 263/144.
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,
32/36 = 32 × 4/36 × 4 = 128/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144 - Add the two like fractions:
128/144 + 135/144 = 128 + 135/144 = 263/144 - So, 32/36 + 45/48 = 263/144
In mixed form: 1119/144
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