Add 25/30 and 3/48
25/30 + 3/48 is 43/48.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 15/240 = 200 + 15/240 = 215/240 - 215/240 simplified gives 43/48
- So, 25/30 + 3/48 = 43/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/30+3/48 25/30+6/48 25/60+3/48 25/30+3/96 75/30+3/48 25/30+9/48 25/90+3/48 25/30+15/48 25/30+21/48