Add 36/49 and 3/48
36/49 + 3/48 is 625/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
36/49 = 36 × 48/49 × 48 = 1728/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
3/48 = 3 × 49/48 × 49 = 147/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/2352 + 147/2352 = 1728 + 147/2352 = 1875/2352 - 1875/2352 simplified gives 625/784
- So, 36/49 + 3/48 = 625/784
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