Add 9/30 and 25/48
9/30 + 25/48 is 197/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
9/30 = 9 × 8/30 × 8 = 72/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240 - Add the two like fractions:
72/240 + 125/240 = 72 + 125/240 = 197/240 - So, 9/30 + 25/48 = 197/240
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