Add 6/12 and 28/48
6/12 + 28/48 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
6/12 = 6 × 4/12 × 4 = 24/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48 - Add the two like fractions:
24/48 + 28/48 = 24 + 28/48 = 52/48 - 52/48 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 6/12 + 28/48 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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