Add 12/48 and 42/9
1st number: 12/48, 2nd number: 4 6/9
12/48 + 42/9 is 59/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
12/48 = 12 × 3/48 × 3 = 36/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
42/9 = 42 × 16/9 × 16 = 672/144 - Add the two like fractions:
36/144 + 672/144 = 36 + 672/144 = 708/144 - 708/144 simplified gives 59/12
- So, 12/48 + 42/9 = 59/12
In mixed form: 411/12
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