Add 9/48 and 10/75
9/48 + 10/75 is 77/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
9/48 = 9 × 25/48 × 25 = 225/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1200 + 160/1200 = 225 + 160/1200 = 385/1200 - 385/1200 simplified gives 77/240
- So, 9/48 + 10/75 = 77/240
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/48+10/75 9/48+20/75 9/96+10/75 27/48+10/75 9/48+30/75 45/48+10/75 9/48+50/75 63/48+10/75 9/48+70/75