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Add 25/96 and 10/48

25/96 + 10/48 is 15/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 48 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    25/96 = 25 × 1/96 × 1 = 25/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    10/48 = 10 × 2/48 × 2 = 20/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/96 + 20/96 = 25 + 20/96 = 45/96
  5. 45/96 simplified gives 15/32
  6. So, 25/96 + 10/48 = 15/32

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