Add 1/4 and 45/48
1/4 + 45/48 is 19/16.
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,
45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 45/48 = 12 + 45/48 = 57/48 - 57/48 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 1/4 + 45/48 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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