Add 9/16 and 1/48
9/16 + 1/48 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48 - Add the two like fractions:
27/48 + 1/48 = 27 + 1/48 = 28/48 - 28/48 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 9/16 + 1/48 = 7/12
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