Add 16/12 and 45/48
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 45/48
16/12 + 45/48 is 109/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
16/12 = 16 × 4/12 × 4 = 64/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48 - Add the two like fractions:
64/48 + 45/48 = 64 + 45/48 = 109/48 - So, 16/12 + 45/48 = 109/48
In mixed form: 213/48
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