Add 5/48 and 12/36
5/48 + 12/36 is 7/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
5/48 = 5 × 3/48 × 3 = 15/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
12/36 = 12 × 4/36 × 4 = 48/144 - Add the two like fractions:
15/144 + 48/144 = 15 + 48/144 = 63/144 - 63/144 simplified gives 7/16
- So, 5/48 + 12/36 = 7/16
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