Add 75/80 and 5/48
75/80 + 5/48 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 25/240 = 225 + 25/240 = 250/240 - 250/240 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 75/80 + 5/48 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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