What is 9/48 + 7/12?
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This is how to add
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Step 1Our denominators (bottom numbers) don't match, so we can't add yet. Since 12 is evenly divided by 48, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator. Multiply 7 by 4, and get 28, then we multiply 12 by 4 and get 48. So now our fractions look like this:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 9 + 28 = 37 Now we have an answer.
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Step 3Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction? To find out, we try dividing it by 2... Nope. Try the next prime number, 3... Nope. Try the next prime number, 5... Nope. Try the next prime number, 7... Nope. Try the next prime number, 11... Nope. Try the next prime number, 13... Nope. Try the next prime number, 17... Nope. Try the next prime number, 19... Nope. Try the next prime number, 23... Nope. Try the next prime number, 29... Nope. Try the next prime number, 31... Nope. Try the next prime number, 37... Nope. Try the next prime number, 41... No good. 41 is larger than 37. So we're done reducing. Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 9/48 + 7/12
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