Add 2/4 and 4/48
2/4 + 4/48 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
2/4 = 2 × 12/4 × 12 = 24/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48 - Add the two like fractions:
24/48 + 4/48 = 24 + 4/48 = 28/48 - 28/48 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 2/4 + 4/48 = 7/12
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