Add 8/25 and 12/48
8/25 + 12/48 is 57/100.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 48/25 × 48 = 384/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1200 + 300/1200 = 384 + 300/1200 = 684/1200 - 684/1200 simplified gives 57/100
- So, 8/25 + 12/48 = 57/100
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