Add 1/48 and 1/25
1/48 + 1/25 is 73/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
1/48 = 1 × 25/48 × 25 = 25/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
1/25 = 1 × 48/25 × 48 = 48/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
25/1200 + 48/1200 = 25 + 48/1200 = 73/1200 - So, 1/48 + 1/25 = 73/1200
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