Add 5/25 and 12/48
5/25 + 12/48 is 9/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
5/25 = 5 × 48/25 × 48 = 240/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1200 + 300/1200 = 240 + 300/1200 = 540/1200 - 540/1200 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 5/25 + 12/48 = 9/20
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