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Add 4/48 and 5/36

4/48 + 5/36 is 2/9.

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,
    5/36 = 5 × 4/36 × 4 = 20/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/144 + 20/144 = 12 + 20/144 = 32/144
  5. 32/144 simplified gives 2/9
  6. So, 4/48 + 5/36 = 2/9

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