Add 36/48 and 25/36
36/48 + 25/36 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
36/48 = 36 × 3/48 × 3 = 108/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
25/36 = 25 × 4/36 × 4 = 100/144 - Add the two like fractions:
108/144 + 100/144 = 108 + 100/144 = 208/144 - 208/144 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 36/48 + 25/36 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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