Add 25/72 and 2/48
25/72 + 2/48 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
25/72 = 25 × 2/72 × 2 = 50/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144 - Add the two like fractions:
50/144 + 6/144 = 50 + 6/144 = 56/144 - 56/144 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 25/72 + 2/48 = 7/18
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