Add 8/36 and 28/48
8/36 + 28/48 is 29/36.
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,
28/48 = 28 × 3/48 × 3 = 84/144 - Add the two like fractions:
32/144 + 84/144 = 32 + 84/144 = 116/144 - 116/144 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 8/36 + 28/48 = 29/36
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