Add 36/48 and 30/36
36/48 + 30/36 is 19/12.
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,
30/36 = 30 × 4/36 × 4 = 120/144 - Add the two like fractions:
108/144 + 120/144 = 108 + 120/144 = 228/144 - 228/144 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 36/48 + 30/36 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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