Add 3/48 and 5/16
3/48 + 5/16 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48 - Add the two like fractions:
3/48 + 15/48 = 3 + 15/48 = 18/48 - 18/48 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 3/48 + 5/16 = 3/8
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