Add 54/36 and 35/48
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 35/48
54/36 + 35/48 is 107/48.
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,
54/36 = 54 × 4/36 × 4 = 216/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
35/48 = 35 × 3/48 × 3 = 105/144 - Add the two like fractions:
216/144 + 105/144 = 216 + 105/144 = 321/144 - 321/144 simplified gives 107/48
- So, 54/36 + 35/48 = 107/48
In mixed form: 211/48
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