Add 9/48 and 6/25
9/48 + 6/25 is 171/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 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 25 × 48 = 1200,
6/25 = 6 × 48/25 × 48 = 288/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1200 + 288/1200 = 225 + 288/1200 = 513/1200 - 513/1200 simplified gives 171/400
- So, 9/48 + 6/25 = 171/400
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