Add 4/12 and 42/48
4/12 + 42/48 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
4/12 = 4 × 4/12 × 4 = 16/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Add the two like fractions:
16/48 + 42/48 = 16 + 42/48 = 58/48 - 58/48 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 4/12 + 42/48 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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