Add 48/30 and 14/25
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 14/25
48/30 + 14/25 is 54/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
14/25 = 14 × 6/25 × 6 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
240/150 + 84/150 = 240 + 84/150 = 324/150 - 324/150 simplified gives 54/25
- So, 48/30 + 14/25 = 54/25
In mixed form: 24/25
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