Add 6/48 and 27/25
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 1 2/25
6/48 + 27/25 is 241/200.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 25/48 × 25 = 150/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
27/25 = 27 × 48/25 × 48 = 1296/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1200 + 1296/1200 = 150 + 1296/1200 = 1446/1200 - 1446/1200 simplified gives 241/200
- So, 6/48 + 27/25 = 241/200
In mixed form: 141/200
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