Add 25/40 and 6/48
25/40 + 6/48 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
25/40 = 25 × 6/40 × 6 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 30/240 = 150 + 30/240 = 180/240 - 180/240 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 25/40 + 6/48 = 3/4
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