Add 36/48 and 6/12
36/48 + 6/12 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
36/48 = 36 × 1/48 × 1 = 36/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
6/12 = 6 × 4/12 × 4 = 24/48 - Add the two like fractions:
36/48 + 24/48 = 36 + 24/48 = 60/48 - 60/48 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 36/48 + 6/12 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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