Add 5/25 and 3/48
5/25 + 3/48 is 21/80.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1200 + 75/1200 = 240 + 75/1200 = 315/1200 - 315/1200 simplified gives 21/80
- So, 5/25 + 3/48 = 21/80
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