Add 48/36 and 18/20
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 18/20
48/36 + 18/20 is 67/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
18/20 = 18 × 9/20 × 9 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 162/180 = 240 + 162/180 = 402/180 - 402/180 simplified gives 67/30
- So, 48/36 + 18/20 = 67/30
In mixed form: 27/30
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