Add 25/60 and 4/48
25/60 + 4/48 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
25/60 = 25 × 4/60 × 4 = 100/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
100/240 + 20/240 = 100 + 20/240 = 120/240 - 120/240 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 25/60 + 4/48 = 1/2
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