Add 8/48 and 16/18
8/48 + 16/18 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
8/48 = 8 × 3/48 × 3 = 24/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
16/18 = 16 × 8/18 × 8 = 128/144 - Add the two like fractions:
24/144 + 128/144 = 24 + 128/144 = 152/144 - 152/144 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 8/48 + 16/18 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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