Add 48/6 and 7/12
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 7/12
486 + 712 is 10312.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
486 = 48 × 26 × 2 = 9612 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
712 = 7 × 112 × 1 = 712 - Add the two like fractions:
9612 + 712 = 96 + 712 = 10312 - So, 48/6 + 7/12 = 103/12
In mixed form: 8712
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