Add 48/45 and 6/25
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 6/25
48/45 + 6/25 is 98/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
48/45 = 48 × 5/45 × 5 = 240/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
6/25 = 6 × 9/25 × 9 = 54/225 - Add the two like fractions:
240/225 + 54/225 = 240 + 54/225 = 294/225 - 294/225 simplified gives 98/75
- So, 48/45 + 6/25 = 98/75
In mixed form: 123/75
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