Add 4/48 and 4/32
4/48 + 4/32 is 5/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
4/48 = 4 × 2/48 × 2 = 8/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
8/96 + 12/96 = 8 + 12/96 = 20/96 - 20/96 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 4/48 + 4/32 = 5/24
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