Add 7/12 and 4/48
7/12 + 4/48 is 2/3.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 4/12 × 4 = 28/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48 - Add the two like fractions:
28/48 + 4/48 = 28 + 4/48 = 32/48 - 32/48 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 7/12 + 4/48 = 2/3
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