Add 45/48 and 9/25
45/48 + 9/25 is 519/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
45/48 = 45 × 25/48 × 25 = 1125/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
9/25 = 9 × 48/25 × 48 = 432/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/1200 + 432/1200 = 1125 + 432/1200 = 1557/1200 - 1557/1200 simplified gives 519/400
- So, 45/48 + 9/25 = 519/400
In mixed form: 1119/400
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