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Add 24/48 and 30/25

1st number: 24/48, 2nd number: 1 5/25

24/48 + 30/25 is 17/10.

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,
    24/48 = 24 × 25/48 × 25 = 600/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    30/25 = 30 × 48/25 × 48 = 1440/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/1200 + 1440/1200 = 600 + 1440/1200 = 2040/1200
  5. 2040/1200 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 24/48 + 30/25 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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