Add 72/25 and 7/48
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 7/48
72/25 + 7/48 is 3631/1200.
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,
72/25 = 72 × 48/25 × 48 = 3456/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
7/48 = 7 × 25/48 × 25 = 175/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/1200 + 175/1200 = 3456 + 175/1200 = 3631/1200 - So, 72/25 + 7/48 = 3631/1200
In mixed form: 331/1200
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