Add 54/48 and 45/25
1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 1 20/25
54/48 + 45/25 is 117/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
54/48 = 54 × 25/48 × 25 = 1350/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
45/25 = 45 × 48/25 × 48 = 2160/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/1200 + 2160/1200 = 1350 + 2160/1200 = 3510/1200 - 3510/1200 simplified gives 117/40
- So, 54/48 + 45/25 = 117/40
In mixed form: 237/40
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