Add 8/48 and 3/72
8/48 + 3/72 is 5/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 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 72 × 2 = 144,
3/72 = 3 × 2/72 × 2 = 6/144 - Add the two like fractions:
24/144 + 6/144 = 24 + 6/144 = 30/144 - 30/144 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 8/48 + 3/72 = 5/24
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