Add 8/48 and 6/24
8/48 + 6/24 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
8/48 = 8 × 1/48 × 1 = 8/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
6/24 = 6 × 2/24 × 2 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
8/48 + 12/48 = 8 + 12/48 = 20/48 - 20/48 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 8/48 + 6/24 = 5/12
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