Add 48/9 and 18/25
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 18/25
48/9 + 18/25 is 454/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
48/9 = 48 × 25/9 × 25 = 1200/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/225 + 162/225 = 1200 + 162/225 = 1362/225 - 1362/225 simplified gives 454/75
- So, 48/9 + 18/25 = 454/75
In mixed form: 64/75
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