Add 48/25 and 60/96
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 60/96
48/25 + 60/96 is 509/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
48/25 = 48 × 96/25 × 96 = 4608/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
60/96 = 60 × 25/96 × 25 = 1500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
4608/2400 + 1500/2400 = 4608 + 1500/2400 = 6108/2400 - 6108/2400 simplified gives 509/200
- So, 48/25 + 60/96 = 509/200
In mixed form: 2109/200
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