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Add 3/7 and 12/48

3/7 + 12/48 is 19/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    3/7 = 3 × 48/7 × 48 = 144/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/336 + 84/336 = 144 + 84/336 = 228/336
  5. 228/336 simplified gives 19/28
  6. So, 3/7 + 12/48 = 19/28

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