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Add 2/48 and 40/25

1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 15/25

2/48 + 40/25 is 197/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    40/25 = 40 × 48/25 × 48 = 1920/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/1200 + 1920/1200 = 50 + 1920/1200 = 1970/1200
  5. 1970/1200 simplified gives 197/120
  6. So, 2/48 + 40/25 = 197/120
    In mixed form: 177/120

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