Add 2/8 and 6/48
2/8 + 6/48 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
2/8 = 2 × 6/8 × 6 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
6/48 = 6 × 1/48 × 1 = 6/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 6/48 = 12 + 6/48 = 18/48 - 18/48 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 2/8 + 6/48 = 3/8
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