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Add 45/20 and 25/48

1^st number: 2 5/20, 2^nd number: 25/48

45/20 + 25/48 is 133/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   45/20 = 45 × 12/20 × 12 = 540/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/240 + 125/240 = 540 + 125/240 = 665/240
5. 665/240 simplified gives 133/48
6. So, 45/20 + 25/48 = 133/48
   In mixed form: 237/48

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