Add 5/48 and 1/75
5/48 + 1/75 is 47/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
5/48 = 5 × 25/48 × 25 = 125/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
1/75 = 1 × 16/75 × 16 = 16/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
125/1200 + 16/1200 = 125 + 16/1200 = 141/1200 - 141/1200 simplified gives 47/400
- So, 5/48 + 1/75 = 47/400
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