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Add 15/25 and 48/12

1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 4 0/12

15/25 + 48/12 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    15/25 = 15 × 12/25 × 12 = 180/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    48/12 = 48 × 25/12 × 25 = 1200/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/300 + 1200/300 = 180 + 1200/300 = 1380/300
  5. 1380/300 simplified gives 23/5
  6. So, 15/25 + 48/12 = 23/5
    In mixed form: 43/5

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