Add 4/9 and 12/48
4/9 + 12/48 is 25/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
4/9 = 4 × 16/9 × 16 = 64/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
12/48 = 12 × 3/48 × 3 = 36/144 - Add the two like fractions:
64/144 + 36/144 = 64 + 36/144 = 100/144 - 100/144 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 4/9 + 12/48 = 25/36
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