Add 48/20 and 8/36
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 8/36
48/20 + 8/36 is 118/45.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
432/180 + 40/180 = 432 + 40/180 = 472/180 - 472/180 simplified gives 118/45
- So, 48/20 + 8/36 = 118/45
In mixed form: 228/45
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