Add 12/48 and 15/25
12/48 + 15/25 is 17/20.
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,
12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
15/25 = 15 × 48/25 × 48 = 720/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1200 + 720/1200 = 300 + 720/1200 = 1020/1200 - 1020/1200 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 12/48 + 15/25 = 17/20
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