Add 36/48 and 36/45
36/48 + 36/45 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
36/48 = 36 × 15/48 × 15 = 540/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
36/45 = 36 × 16/45 × 16 = 576/720 - Add the two like fractions:
540/720 + 576/720 = 540 + 576/720 = 1116/720 - 1116/720 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 36/48 + 36/45 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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