Add 5/6 and 5/48
5/6 + 5/48 is 15/16.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 8/6 × 8 = 40/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48 - Add the two like fractions:
40/48 + 5/48 = 40 + 5/48 = 45/48 - 45/48 simplified gives 15/16
- So, 5/6 + 5/48 = 15/16
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