Add 36/48 and 21/28
36/48 + 21/28 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
21/28 = 21 × 12/28 × 12 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
252/336 + 252/336 = 252 + 252/336 = 504/336 - 504/336 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 36/48 + 21/28 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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