Add 48/36 and 98/18, Solve 1 12/36 + 5 8/18 as a fraction

Add 48/36 and 98/18

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 5 8/18

48/36 + 98/18 is 61/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 18 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
48/36 = 48 × 1/36 × 1 = 48/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
98/18 = 98 × 2/18 × 2 = 196/36
Add the two like fractions:
48/36 + 196/36 = 48 + 196/36 = 244/36
244/36 simplified gives 61/9
So, 48/36 + 98/18 = 61/9
In mixed form: 67/9

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