Add 35/25 and 12/48
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 12/48
35/25 + 12/48 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
35/25 = 35 × 48/25 × 48 = 1680/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/1200 + 300/1200 = 1680 + 300/1200 = 1980/1200 - 1980/1200 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 35/25 + 12/48 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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