Add 36/48 and 30/32
36/48 + 30/32 is 27/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
36/48 = 36 × 2/48 × 2 = 72/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
72/96 + 90/96 = 72 + 90/96 = 162/96 - 162/96 simplified gives 27/16
- So, 36/48 + 30/32 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16
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