Add 25/8 and 30/48
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 30/48
25/8 + 30/48 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
25/8 = 25 × 6/8 × 6 = 150/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48 - Add the two like fractions:
150/48 + 30/48 = 150 + 30/48 = 180/48 - 180/48 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 25/8 + 30/48 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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