Add 36/48 and 50/54
36/48 + 50/54 is 181/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
36/48 = 36 × 9/48 × 9 = 324/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432 - Add the two like fractions:
324/432 + 400/432 = 324 + 400/432 = 724/432 - 724/432 simplified gives 181/108
- So, 36/48 + 50/54 = 181/108
In mixed form: 173/108
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