Add 25/80 and 6/48
25/80 + 6/48 is 7/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
75/240 + 30/240 = 75 + 30/240 = 105/240 - 105/240 simplified gives 7/16
- So, 25/80 + 6/48 = 7/16
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