Add 3/48 and 5/75
3/48 + 5/75 is 31/240.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1200 + 80/1200 = 75 + 80/1200 = 155/1200 - 155/1200 simplified gives 31/240
- So, 3/48 + 5/75 = 31/240
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