Add 9/12 and 35/48
9/12 + 35/48 is 71/48.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 4/12 × 4 = 36/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48 - Add the two like fractions:
36/48 + 35/48 = 36 + 35/48 = 71/48 - So, 9/12 + 35/48 = 71/48
In mixed form: 123/48
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