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Add 8/48 and 7/36

8/48 + 7/36 is 13/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    8/48 = 8 × 3/48 × 3 = 24/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    7/36 = 7 × 4/36 × 4 = 28/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/144 + 28/144 = 24 + 28/144 = 52/144
  5. 52/144 simplified gives 13/36
  6. So, 8/48 + 7/36 = 13/36

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