Add 36/48 and 3/5
36/48 + 3/5 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 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 5 × 48 = 240,
3/5 = 3 × 48/5 × 48 = 144/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 144/240 = 180 + 144/240 = 324/240 - 324/240 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 36/48 + 3/5 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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