Add 25/48 and 30/90
25/48 + 30/90 is 41/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
25/48 = 25 × 15/48 × 15 = 375/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
30/90 = 30 × 8/90 × 8 = 240/720 - Add the two like fractions:
375/720 + 240/720 = 375 + 240/720 = 615/720 - 615/720 simplified gives 41/48
- So, 25/48 + 30/90 = 41/48
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