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Add 40/25 and 12/48

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 12/48

40/25 + 12/48 is 37/20.

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,
    40/25 = 40 × 48/25 × 48 = 1920/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/1200 + 300/1200 = 1920 + 300/1200 = 2220/1200
  5. 2220/1200 simplified gives 37/20
  6. So, 40/25 + 12/48 = 37/20
    In mixed form: 117/20

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