Add 10/48 and 20/25
10/48 + 20/25 is 121/120.
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,
10/48 = 10 × 25/48 × 25 = 250/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
20/25 = 20 × 48/25 × 48 = 960/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
250/1200 + 960/1200 = 250 + 960/1200 = 1210/1200 - 1210/1200 simplified gives 121/120
- So, 10/48 + 20/25 = 121/120
In mixed form: 11/120
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