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Add 32/25 and 30/48

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 30/48

32/25 + 30/48 is 381/200.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    32/25 = 32 × 48/25 × 48 = 1536/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/1200 + 750/1200 = 1536 + 750/1200 = 2286/1200
  5. 2286/1200 simplified gives 381/200
  6. So, 32/25 + 30/48 = 381/200
    In mixed form: 1181/200

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