Add 36/48 and 10/64
36/48 + 10/64 is 29/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
36/48 = 36 × 4/48 × 4 = 144/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192 - Add the two like fractions:
144/192 + 30/192 = 144 + 30/192 = 174/192 - 174/192 simplified gives 29/32
- So, 36/48 + 10/64 = 29/32
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