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Add 25/16 and 30/48

1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 30/48

25/16 + 30/48 is 35/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/48 + 30/48 = 75 + 30/48 = 105/48
  5. 105/48 simplified gives 35/16
  6. So, 25/16 + 30/48 = 35/16
    In mixed form: 23/16

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