Add 8/36 and 18/48
8/36 + 18/48 is 43/72.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 4/36 × 4 = 32/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
18/48 = 18 × 3/48 × 3 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
32/144 + 54/144 = 32 + 54/144 = 86/144 - 86/144 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 8/36 + 18/48 = 43/72
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