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Add 25/10 and 7/48

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 7/48

25/10 + 7/48 is 127/48.

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,
    7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/240 + 35/240 = 600 + 35/240 = 635/240
  5. 635/240 simplified gives 127/48
  6. So, 25/10 + 7/48 = 127/48
    In mixed form: 231/48

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