Add 25/48 and 9/7
1st number: 25/48, 2nd number: 1 2/7
25/48 + 9/7 is 607/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
9/7 = 9 × 48/7 × 48 = 432/336 - Add the two like fractions:
175/336 + 432/336 = 175 + 432/336 = 607/336 - So, 25/48 + 9/7 = 607/336
In mixed form: 1271/336
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