Add 25/30 and 12/48
25/30 + 12/48 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
25/30 = 25 × 8/30 × 8 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 60/240 = 200 + 60/240 = 260/240 - 260/240 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 25/30 + 12/48 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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