Add 2/48 and 16/75
2/48 + 16/75 is 51/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
16/75 = 16 × 16/75 × 16 = 256/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1200 + 256/1200 = 50 + 256/1200 = 306/1200 - 306/1200 simplified gives 51/200
- So, 2/48 + 16/75 = 51/200
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