Add 30/6 and 25/48
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 25/48
30/6 + 25/48 is 265/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
30/6 = 30 × 8/6 × 8 = 240/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
25/48 = 25 × 1/48 × 1 = 25/48 - Add the two like fractions:
240/48 + 25/48 = 240 + 25/48 = 265/48 - So, 30/6 + 25/48 = 265/48
In mixed form: 525/48
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