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Add 35/36 and 36/48

35/36 + 36/48 is 31/18.

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,
    35/36 = 35 × 4/36 × 4 = 140/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    36/48 = 36 × 3/48 × 3 = 108/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/144 + 108/144 = 140 + 108/144 = 248/144
  5. 248/144 simplified gives 31/18
  6. So, 35/36 + 36/48 = 31/18
    In mixed form: 113/18

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