Add 45/25 and 20/48
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 20/48
45/25 + 20/48 is 133/60.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1200 + 500/1200 = 2160 + 500/1200 = 2660/1200 - 2660/1200 simplified gives 133/60
- So, 45/25 + 20/48 = 133/60
In mixed form: 213/60
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