Add 48/20 and 14/36
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 14/36
48/20 + 14/36 is 251/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
432/180 + 70/180 = 432 + 70/180 = 502/180 - 502/180 simplified gives 251/90
- So, 48/20 + 14/36 = 251/90
In mixed form: 271/90
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