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