Add 10/18 and 25/48
10/18 + 25/48 is 155/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
10/18 = 10 × 8/18 × 8 = 80/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
25/48 = 25 × 3/48 × 3 = 75/144 - Add the two like fractions:
80/144 + 75/144 = 80 + 75/144 = 155/144 - So, 10/18 + 25/48 = 155/144
In mixed form: 111/144
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