Add 1/48 and 5/25
1/48 + 5/25 is 53/240.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 48/25 × 48 = 240/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
25/1200 + 240/1200 = 25 + 240/1200 = 265/1200 - 265/1200 simplified gives 53/240
- So, 1/48 + 5/25 = 53/240
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