Add 48/36 and 24/30
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 24/30
48/36 + 24/30 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
24/30 = 24 × 6/30 × 6 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 144/180 = 240 + 144/180 = 384/180 - 384/180 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 48/36 + 24/30 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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