Add 2/48 and 80/25
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 3 5/25
2/48 + 80/25 is 389/120.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
80/25 = 80 × 48/25 × 48 = 3840/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1200 + 3840/1200 = 50 + 3840/1200 = 3890/1200 - 3890/1200 simplified gives 389/120
- So, 2/48 + 80/25 = 389/120
In mixed form: 329/120
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