Add 12/48 and 25/54
12/48 + 25/54 is 77/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
25/54 = 25 × 8/54 × 8 = 200/432 - Add the two like fractions:
108/432 + 200/432 = 108 + 200/432 = 308/432 - 308/432 simplified gives 77/108
- So, 12/48 + 25/54 = 77/108
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