Add 72/48 and 25/36
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 25/36
72/48 + 25/36 is 79/36.
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,
72/48 = 72 × 3/48 × 3 = 216/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
25/36 = 25 × 4/36 × 4 = 100/144 - Add the two like fractions:
216/144 + 100/144 = 216 + 100/144 = 316/144 - 316/144 simplified gives 79/36
- So, 72/48 + 25/36 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36
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