Add 1/6 and 3/48
16 + 348 is 1148.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
16 = 1 × 86 × 8 = 848 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
348 = 3 × 148 × 1 = 348 - Add the two like fractions:
848 + 348 = 8 + 348 = 1148 - So, 1/6 + 3/48 = 11/48
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