Add 3/48 and 12/56
3/48 + 12/56 is 31/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
12/56 = 12 × 6/56 × 6 = 72/336 - Add the two like fractions:
21/336 + 72/336 = 21 + 72/336 = 93/336 - 93/336 simplified gives 31/112
- So, 3/48 + 12/56 = 31/112
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