Add 12/36 and 6/48
12/36 + 6/48 is 11/24.
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,
12/36 = 12 × 4/36 × 4 = 48/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144 - Add the two like fractions:
48/144 + 18/144 = 48 + 18/144 = 66/144 - 66/144 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 12/36 + 6/48 = 11/24
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