Add 25/48 and 36/45
25/48 + 36/45 is 317/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 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 45 × 16 = 720,
36/45 = 36 × 16/45 × 16 = 576/720 - Add the two like fractions:
375/720 + 576/720 = 375 + 576/720 = 951/720 - 951/720 simplified gives 317/240
- So, 25/48 + 36/45 = 317/240
In mixed form: 177/240
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