Add 4/48 and 75/80
4/48 + 75/80 is 49/48.
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,
75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
20/240 + 225/240 = 20 + 225/240 = 245/240 - 245/240 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 4/48 + 75/80 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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