Add 12/2 and 4/48
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 4/48
12/2 + 4/48 is 73/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
12/2 = 12 × 24/2 × 24 = 288/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48 - Add the two like fractions:
288/48 + 4/48 = 288 + 4/48 = 292/48 - 292/48 simplified gives 73/12
- So, 12/2 + 4/48 = 73/12
In mixed form: 61/12
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