Add 45/48 and 15/36
45/48 + 15/36 is 65/48.
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,
45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
135/144 + 60/144 = 135 + 60/144 = 195/144 - 195/144 simplified gives 65/48
- So, 45/48 + 15/36 = 65/48
In mixed form: 117/48
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