Add 4/6 and 1/48
4/6 + 1/48 is 11/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
4/6 = 4 × 8/6 × 8 = 32/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48 - Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 1/48 = 32 + 1/48 = 33/48 - 33/48 simplified gives 11/16
- So, 4/6 + 1/48 = 11/16
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