Add 12/54 and 5/48
12/54 + 5/48 is 47/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
12/54 = 12 × 8/54 × 8 = 96/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
5/48 = 5 × 9/48 × 9 = 45/432 - Add the two like fractions:
96/432 + 45/432 = 96 + 45/432 = 141/432 - 141/432 simplified gives 47/144
- So, 12/54 + 5/48 = 47/144
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