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