Add 36/48 and 15/20
36/48 + 15/20 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
15/20 = 15 × 12/20 × 12 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 180/240 = 180 + 180/240 = 360/240 - 360/240 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 36/48 + 15/20 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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