Add 12/18 and 20/48
12/18 + 20/48 is 13/12.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
96/144 + 60/144 = 96 + 60/144 = 156/144 - 156/144 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 12/18 + 20/48 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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