Add 72/36 and 30/48
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 30/48
72/36 + 30/48 is 21/8.
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,
72/36 = 72 × 4/36 × 4 = 288/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
30/48 = 30 × 3/48 × 3 = 90/144 - Add the two like fractions:
288/144 + 90/144 = 288 + 90/144 = 378/144 - 378/144 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 72/36 + 30/48 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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