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Add 25/48 and 2/30

25/48 + 2/30 is 47/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/240 + 16/240 = 125 + 16/240 = 141/240
  5. 141/240 simplified gives 47/80
  6. So, 25/48 + 2/30 = 47/80

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