Add 48/25 and 16/30
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 16/30
48/25 + 16/30 is 184/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
48/25 = 48 × 6/25 × 6 = 288/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
288/150 + 80/150 = 288 + 80/150 = 368/150 - 368/150 simplified gives 184/75
- So, 48/25 + 16/30 = 184/75
In mixed form: 234/75
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