Add 7/18 and 36/48
7/18 + 36/48 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
7/18 = 7 × 8/18 × 8 = 56/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
36/48 = 36 × 3/48 × 3 = 108/144 - Add the two like fractions:
56/144 + 108/144 = 56 + 108/144 = 164/144 - 164/144 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 7/18 + 36/48 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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