Add 3/48 and 49/75
3/48 + 49/75 is 859/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
49/75 = 49 × 16/75 × 16 = 784/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1200 + 784/1200 = 75 + 784/1200 = 859/1200 - So, 3/48 + 49/75 = 859/1200
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