Add 1/48 and 20/75
1/48 + 20/75 is 23/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 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 75 × 16 = 1200,
20/75 = 20 × 16/75 × 16 = 320/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
25/1200 + 320/1200 = 25 + 320/1200 = 345/1200 - 345/1200 simplified gives 23/80
- So, 1/48 + 20/75 = 23/80
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