Add 8/48 and 3/9
8/48 + 3/9 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
8/48 = 8 × 3/48 × 3 = 24/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
3/9 = 3 × 16/9 × 16 = 48/144 - Add the two like fractions:
24/144 + 48/144 = 24 + 48/144 = 72/144 - 72/144 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 8/48 + 3/9 = 1/2
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