Add 25/16 and 40/48
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 40/48
25/16 + 40/48 is 115/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
40/48 = 40 × 1/48 × 1 = 40/48 - Add the two like fractions:
75/48 + 40/48 = 75 + 40/48 = 115/48 - So, 25/16 + 40/48 = 115/48
In mixed form: 219/48
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