Add 45/25 and 1/48
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 1/48
45/25 + 1/48 is 437/240.
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,
45/25 = 45 × 48/25 × 48 = 2160/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
1/48 = 1 × 25/48 × 25 = 25/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1200 + 25/1200 = 2160 + 25/1200 = 2185/1200 - 2185/1200 simplified gives 437/240
- So, 45/25 + 1/48 = 437/240
In mixed form: 1197/240
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