Add 75/36 and 9/48
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 9/48
75/36 + 9/48 is 109/48.
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,
75/36 = 75 × 4/36 × 4 = 300/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144 - Add the two like fractions:
300/144 + 27/144 = 300 + 27/144 = 327/144 - 327/144 simplified gives 109/48
- So, 75/36 + 9/48 = 109/48
In mixed form: 213/48
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