Add 3/12 and 10/48
3/12 + 10/48 is 11/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
3/12 = 3 × 4/12 × 4 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 10/48 = 12 + 10/48 = 22/48 - 22/48 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 3/12 + 10/48 = 11/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/12+10/48 3/12+20/48 3/24+10/48 3/12+10/96 9/12+10/48 3/12+30/48 3/36+10/48 15/12+10/48 3/12+50/48 3/60+10/48 21/12+10/48 3/12+70/48 3/84+10/48