Add 4/48 and 6/36
4/48 + 6/36 is 1/4.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 4/36 × 4 = 24/144 - Add the two like fractions:
12/144 + 24/144 = 12 + 24/144 = 36/144 - 36/144 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 4/48 + 6/36 = 1/4
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