Add 12/28 and 4/48
12/28 + 4/48 is 43/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
12/28 = 12 × 12/28 × 12 = 144/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
144/336 + 28/336 = 144 + 28/336 = 172/336 - 172/336 simplified gives 43/84
- So, 12/28 + 4/48 = 43/84
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