Add 4/48 and 35/36
4/48 + 35/36 is 19/18.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 4/36 × 4 = 140/144 - Add the two like fractions:
12/144 + 140/144 = 12 + 140/144 = 152/144 - 152/144 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 4/48 + 35/36 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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