Add 12/18 and 14/48
12/18 + 14/48 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
12/18 = 12 × 8/18 × 8 = 96/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
14/48 = 14 × 3/48 × 3 = 42/144 - Add the two like fractions:
96/144 + 42/144 = 96 + 42/144 = 138/144 - 138/144 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 12/18 + 14/48 = 23/24
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