Add 4/48 and 15/18
4/48 + 15/18 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
15/18 = 15 × 8/18 × 8 = 120/144 - Add the two like fractions:
12/144 + 120/144 = 12 + 120/144 = 132/144 - 132/144 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 4/48 + 15/18 = 11/12
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