Add 64/48 and 28/36
1st number: 1 16/48, 2nd number: 28/36
64/48 + 28/36 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
64/48 = 64 × 3/48 × 3 = 192/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
28/36 = 28 × 4/36 × 4 = 112/144 - Add the two like fractions:
192/144 + 112/144 = 192 + 112/144 = 304/144 - 304/144 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 64/48 + 28/36 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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