Add 9/25 and 20/48
9/25 + 20/48 is 233/300.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 48/25 × 48 = 432/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
432/1200 + 500/1200 = 432 + 500/1200 = 932/1200 - 932/1200 simplified gives 233/300
- So, 9/25 + 20/48 = 233/300
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