Add 4/12 and 20/48
4/12 + 20/48 is 3/4.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 4/12 × 4 = 16/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
20/48 = 20 × 1/48 × 1 = 20/48 - Add the two like fractions:
16/48 + 20/48 = 16 + 20/48 = 36/48 - 36/48 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 4/12 + 20/48 = 3/4
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