Add 48/32 and 30/25
1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 1 5/25
48/32 + 30/25 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
48/32 = 48 × 25/32 × 25 = 1200/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
30/25 = 30 × 32/25 × 32 = 960/800 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/800 + 960/800 = 1200 + 960/800 = 2160/800 - 2160/800 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 48/32 + 30/25 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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