Add 6/18 and 1/48
6/18 + 1/48 is 17/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
6/18 = 6 × 8/18 × 8 = 48/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
1/48 = 1 × 3/48 × 3 = 3/144 - Add the two like fractions:
48/144 + 3/144 = 48 + 3/144 = 51/144 - 51/144 simplified gives 17/48
- So, 6/18 + 1/48 = 17/48
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