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Add 25/15 and 35/48

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 35/48

25/15 + 35/48 is 115/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    25/15 = 25 × 16/15 × 16 = 400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/240 + 175/240 = 400 + 175/240 = 575/240
  5. 575/240 simplified gives 115/48
  6. So, 25/15 + 35/48 = 115/48
    In mixed form: 219/48

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