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Add 48/12 and 18/48

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 18/48

48/12 + 18/48 is 35/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    48/12 = 48 × 4/12 × 4 = 192/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/48 + 18/48 = 192 + 18/48 = 210/48
  5. 210/48 simplified gives 35/8
  6. So, 48/12 + 18/48 = 35/8
    In mixed form: 43/8

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