Add 1/2 and 12/48
1/2 + 12/48 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
1/2 = 1 × 24/2 × 24 = 24/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
24/48 + 12/48 = 24 + 12/48 = 36/48 - 36/48 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 1/2 + 12/48 = 3/4
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