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Add 4/48 and 15/36

4/48 + 15/36 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 36 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/144 + 60/144 = 12 + 60/144 = 72/144
  5. 72/144 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 4/48 + 15/36 = 1/2

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