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Add 25/10 and 18/48

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 18/48

25/10 + 18/48 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    25/10 = 25 × 24/10 × 24 = 600/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/240 + 90/240 = 600 + 90/240 = 690/240
  5. 690/240 simplified gives 23/8
  6. So, 25/10 + 18/48 = 23/8
    In mixed form: 27/8

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