Add 8/48 and 25/36
8/48 + 25/36 is 31/36.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 3/48 × 3 = 24/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
25/36 = 25 × 4/36 × 4 = 100/144 - Add the two like fractions:
24/144 + 100/144 = 24 + 100/144 = 124/144 - 124/144 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 8/48 + 25/36 = 31/36
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