Add 3/12 and 21/48
3/12 + 21/48 is 11/16.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 4/12 × 4 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
21/48 = 21 × 1/48 × 1 = 21/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 21/48 = 12 + 21/48 = 33/48 - 33/48 simplified gives 11/16
- So, 3/12 + 21/48 = 11/16
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