Add 4/6 and 20/48
46 + 2048 is 1312.
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,
46 = 4 × 86 × 8 = 3248 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2048 = 20 × 148 × 1 = 2048 - Add the two like fractions:
3248 + 2048 = 32 + 2048 = 5248 - 52/48 simplified gives 1312
- So, 4/6 + 20/48 = 13/12
In mixed form: 1112
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