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Add 25/20 and 3/48

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 3/48

25/20 + 3/48 is 21/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    25/20 = 25 × 12/20 × 12 = 300/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/240 + 15/240 = 300 + 15/240 = 315/240
  5. 315/240 simplified gives 21/16
  6. So, 25/20 + 3/48 = 21/16
    In mixed form: 15/16

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