Add 25/18 and 20/48
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 20/48
25/18 + 20/48 is 65/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
25/18 = 25 × 8/18 × 8 = 200/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
200/144 + 60/144 = 200 + 60/144 = 260/144 - 260/144 simplified gives 65/36
- So, 25/18 + 20/48 = 65/36
In mixed form: 129/36
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