Add 25/48 and 2/60
25/48 + 2/60 is 133/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240 - Add the two like fractions:
125/240 + 8/240 = 125 + 8/240 = 133/240 - So, 25/48 + 2/60 = 133/240
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