Add 4/48 and 7/75
4/48 + 7/75 is 53/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
4/48 = 4 × 25/48 × 25 = 100/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
7/75 = 7 × 16/75 × 16 = 112/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1200 + 112/1200 = 100 + 112/1200 = 212/1200 - 212/1200 simplified gives 53/300
- So, 4/48 + 7/75 = 53/300
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