Add 2/48 and 25/30
2/48 + 25/30 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
25/30 = 25 × 8/30 × 8 = 200/240 - Add the two like fractions:
10/240 + 200/240 = 10 + 200/240 = 210/240 - 210/240 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 2/48 + 25/30 = 7/8
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