Add 25/9 and 45/48
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 45/48
25/9 + 45/48 is 535/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
25/9 = 25 × 16/9 × 16 = 400/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144 - Add the two like fractions:
400/144 + 135/144 = 400 + 135/144 = 535/144 - So, 25/9 + 45/48 = 535/144
In mixed form: 3103/144
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