Add 4/48 and 25/80
4/48 + 25/80 is 19/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240 - Add the two like fractions:
20/240 + 75/240 = 20 + 75/240 = 95/240 - 95/240 simplified gives 19/48
- So, 4/48 + 25/80 = 19/48
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