Add 36/48 and 70/96
36/48 + 70/96 is 71/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 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 96 × 1 = 96,
70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96 - Add the two like fractions:
72/96 + 70/96 = 72 + 70/96 = 142/96 - 142/96 simplified gives 71/48
- So, 36/48 + 70/96 = 71/48
In mixed form: 123/48
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