Add 1/48 and 1/96
1/48 + 1/96 is 1/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
1/48 = 1 × 2/48 × 2 = 2/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2/96 + 1/96 = 2 + 1/96 = 3/96 - 3/96 simplified gives 1/32
- So, 1/48 + 1/96 = 1/32
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