Add 3/25 and 8/48
3/25 + 8/48 is 43/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
3/25 = 3 × 48/25 × 48 = 144/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
8/48 = 8 × 25/48 × 25 = 200/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
144/1200 + 200/1200 = 144 + 200/1200 = 344/1200 - 344/1200 simplified gives 43/150
- So, 3/25 + 8/48 = 43/150
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