Add 36/54 and 30/48
36/54 + 30/48 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
36/54 = 36 × 8/54 × 8 = 288/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
30/48 = 30 × 9/48 × 9 = 270/432 - Add the two like fractions:
288/432 + 270/432 = 288 + 270/432 = 558/432 - 558/432 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 36/54 + 30/48 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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