Add 4/48 and 9/72
4/48 + 9/72 is 5/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 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 72 × 2 = 144,
9/72 = 9 × 2/72 × 2 = 18/144 - Add the two like fractions:
12/144 + 18/144 = 12 + 18/144 = 30/144 - 30/144 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 4/48 + 9/72 = 5/24
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