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Add 3/48 and 5/75

3/48 + 5/75 is 31/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/1200 + 80/1200 = 75 + 80/1200 = 155/1200
  5. 155/1200 simplified gives 31/240
  6. So, 3/48 + 5/75 = 31/240

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