Add 25/48 and 21/50
25/48 + 21/50 is 1129/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
25/48 = 25 × 25/48 × 25 = 625/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
21/50 = 21 × 24/50 × 24 = 504/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
625/1200 + 504/1200 = 625 + 504/1200 = 1129/1200 - So, 25/48 + 21/50 = 1129/1200
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