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Add 10/25 and 20/48

10/25 + 20/48 is 49/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    10/25 = 10 × 48/25 × 48 = 480/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1200 + 500/1200 = 480 + 500/1200 = 980/1200
  5. 980/1200 simplified gives 49/60
  6. So, 10/25 + 20/48 = 49/60

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