Add 25/48 and 20/36
25/48 + 20/36 is 155/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
25/48 = 25 × 3/48 × 3 = 75/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
20/36 = 20 × 4/36 × 4 = 80/144 - Add the two like fractions:
75/144 + 80/144 = 75 + 80/144 = 155/144 - So, 25/48 + 20/36 = 155/144
In mixed form: 111/144
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