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Add 25/56 and 30/48

25/56 + 30/48 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    25/56 = 25 × 6/56 × 6 = 150/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/336 + 210/336 = 150 + 210/336 = 360/336
  5. 360/336 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 25/56 + 30/48 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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