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Add 25/30 and 54/48

1^st number: 25/30, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

25/30 + 54/48 is 47/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   25/30 = 25 × 8/30 × 8 = 200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/240 + 270/240 = 200 + 270/240 = 470/240
5. 470/240 simplified gives 47/24
6. So, 25/30 + 54/48 = 47/24
   In mixed form: 123/24

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