Add 7/48 and 15/16
7/48 + 15/16 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
15/16 = 15 × 3/16 × 3 = 45/48 - Add the two like fractions:
7/48 + 45/48 = 7 + 45/48 = 52/48 - 52/48 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 7/48 + 15/16 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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