Add 63/48 and 5/12
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 5/12
63/48 + 5/12 is 83/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
63/48 = 63 × 1/48 × 1 = 63/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
5/12 = 5 × 4/12 × 4 = 20/48 - Add the two like fractions:
63/48 + 20/48 = 63 + 20/48 = 83/48 - So, 63/48 + 5/12 = 83/48
In mixed form: 135/48
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