Add 3/75 and 3/48
3/75 + 3/48 is 41/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
3/75 = 3 × 16/75 × 16 = 48/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
48/1200 + 75/1200 = 48 + 75/1200 = 123/1200 - 123/1200 simplified gives 41/400
- So, 3/75 + 3/48 = 41/400
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