Add 3/6 and 2/48
3/6 + 2/48 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
3/6 = 3 × 8/6 × 8 = 24/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48 - Add the two like fractions:
24/48 + 2/48 = 24 + 2/48 = 26/48 - 26/48 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 3/6 + 2/48 = 13/24
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