Add 48/5 and 14/36
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 14/36
48/5 + 14/36 is 899/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
48/5 = 48 × 36/5 × 36 = 1728/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/180 + 70/180 = 1728 + 70/180 = 1798/180 - 1798/180 simplified gives 899/90
- So, 48/5 + 14/36 = 899/90
In mixed form: 989/90
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