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Add 30/48 and 25/15

1st number: 30/48, 2nd number: 1 10/15

30/48 + 25/15 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    25/15 = 25 × 16/15 × 16 = 400/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/240 + 400/240 = 150 + 400/240 = 550/240
  5. 550/240 simplified gives 55/24
  6. So, 30/48 + 25/15 = 55/24
    In mixed form: 27/24

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