Add 4/48 and 20/36
4/48 + 20/36 is 23/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
20/36 = 20 × 4/36 × 4 = 80/144 - Add the two like fractions:
12/144 + 80/144 = 12 + 80/144 = 92/144 - 92/144 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 4/48 + 20/36 = 23/36
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