Add 1/12 and 2/48
1/12 + 2/48 is 1/8.
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,
1/12 = 1 × 4/12 × 4 = 4/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48 - Add the two like fractions:
4/48 + 2/48 = 4 + 2/48 = 6/48 - 6/48 simplified gives 1/8
- So, 1/12 + 2/48 = 1/8
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