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Add 30/48 and 63/25

1st number: 30/48, 2nd number: 2 13/25

30/48 + 63/25 is 629/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    63/25 = 63 × 48/25 × 48 = 3024/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/1200 + 3024/1200 = 750 + 3024/1200 = 3774/1200
  5. 3774/1200 simplified gives 629/200
  6. So, 30/48 + 63/25 = 629/200
    In mixed form: 329/200

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