Add 8/49 and 25/48
8/49 + 25/48 is 1609/2352.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
8/49 = 8 × 48/49 × 48 = 384/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
25/48 = 25 × 49/48 × 49 = 1225/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
384/2352 + 1225/2352 = 384 + 1225/2352 = 1609/2352 - So, 8/49 + 25/48 = 1609/2352
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