Add 5/48 and 2/96
5/48 + 2/96 is 1/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
5/48 = 5 × 2/48 × 2 = 10/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Add the two like fractions:
10/96 + 2/96 = 10 + 2/96 = 12/96 - 12/96 simplified gives 1/8
- So, 5/48 + 2/96 = 1/8
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