Add 25/48 and 8/30
25/48 + 8/30 is 63/80.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240 - Add the two like fractions:
125/240 + 64/240 = 125 + 64/240 = 189/240 - 189/240 simplified gives 63/80
- So, 25/48 + 8/30 = 63/80
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