Add 3/12 and 5/48
3/12 + 5/48 is 17/48.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 5/48 = 12 + 5/48 = 17/48 - So, 3/12 + 5/48 = 17/48
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