Add 90/25 and 20/48
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 20/48
90/25 + 20/48 is 241/60.
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,
90/25 = 90 × 48/25 × 48 = 4320/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/1200 + 500/1200 = 4320 + 500/1200 = 4820/1200 - 4820/1200 simplified gives 241/60
- So, 90/25 + 20/48 = 241/60
In mixed form: 41/60
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