Add 4/6 and 7/48
4/6 + 7/48 is 13/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
4/6 = 4 × 8/6 × 8 = 32/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48 - Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 7/48 = 32 + 7/48 = 39/48 - 39/48 simplified gives 13/16
- So, 4/6 + 7/48 = 13/16
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