Add 9/48 and 2/75
9/48 + 2/75 is 257/1200.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1200 + 32/1200 = 225 + 32/1200 = 257/1200 - So, 9/48 + 2/75 = 257/1200
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/48+2/75 9/48+4/75 9/96+2/75 27/48+2/75 9/48+6/75 45/48+2/75 9/48+10/75 63/48+2/75 9/48+14/75