Add 25/50 and 45/48
25/50 + 45/48 is 23/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
25/50 = 25 × 24/50 × 24 = 600/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
45/48 = 45 × 25/48 × 25 = 1125/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1200 + 1125/1200 = 600 + 1125/1200 = 1725/1200 - 1725/1200 simplified gives 23/16
- So, 25/50 + 45/48 = 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16
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