Add 25/48 and 24/30
25/48 + 24/30 is 317/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
24/30 = 24 × 8/30 × 8 = 192/240 - Add the two like fractions:
125/240 + 192/240 = 125 + 192/240 = 317/240 - So, 25/48 + 24/30 = 317/240
In mixed form: 177/240
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