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Add 25/40 and 30/48

25/40 + 30/48 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    25/40 = 25 × 6/40 × 6 = 150/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/240 + 150/240 = 150 + 150/240 = 300/240
  5. 300/240 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 25/40 + 30/48 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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