Add 2/48 and 10/25
2/48 + 10/25 is 53/120.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
10/25 = 10 × 48/25 × 48 = 480/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1200 + 480/1200 = 50 + 480/1200 = 530/1200 - 530/1200 simplified gives 53/120
- So, 2/48 + 10/25 = 53/120
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