Add 25/48 and 7/5, Solve 25/48 + 1 2/5 as a fraction

Add 25/48 and 7/5

1^st number: 25/48, 2^nd number: 1 2/5

25/48 + 7/5 is 461/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
7/5 = 7 × 48/5 × 48 = 336/240
Add the two like fractions:
125/240 + 336/240 = 125 + 336/240 = 461/240
So, 25/48 + 7/5 = 461/240
In mixed form: 1221/240

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