Add 25/48 and 50/72
25/48 + 50/72 is 175/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 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 72 × 2 = 144,
50/72 = 50 × 2/72 × 2 = 100/144 - Add the two like fractions:
75/144 + 100/144 = 75 + 100/144 = 175/144 - So, 25/48 + 50/72 = 175/144
In mixed form: 131/144
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