Add 25/48 and 10/12
25/48 + 10/12 is 65/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
25/48 = 25 × 1/48 × 1 = 25/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
10/12 = 10 × 4/12 × 4 = 40/48 - Add the two like fractions:
25/48 + 40/48 = 25 + 40/48 = 65/48 - So, 25/48 + 10/12 = 65/48
In mixed form: 117/48
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