Add 7/48 and 2/25
7/48 + 2/25 is 271/1200.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 25/48 × 25 = 175/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
2/25 = 2 × 48/25 × 48 = 96/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
175/1200 + 96/1200 = 175 + 96/1200 = 271/1200 - So, 7/48 + 2/25 = 271/1200
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