Add 35/48 and 4/12
35/48 + 4/12 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
4/12 = 4 × 4/12 × 4 = 16/48 - Add the two like fractions:
35/48 + 16/48 = 35 + 16/48 = 51/48 - 51/48 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 35/48 + 4/12 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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