Add 3/48 and 9/25
3/48 + 9/25 is 169/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 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 25 × 48 = 1200,
9/25 = 9 × 48/25 × 48 = 432/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1200 + 432/1200 = 75 + 432/1200 = 507/1200 - 507/1200 simplified gives 169/400
- So, 3/48 + 9/25 = 169/400
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