Add 5/36 and 20/48
5/36 + 20/48 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
5/36 = 5 × 4/36 × 4 = 20/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
20/144 + 60/144 = 20 + 60/144 = 80/144 - 80/144 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 5/36 + 20/48 = 5/9
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