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Add 48/18 and 60/25

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 2 10/25

48/18 + 60/25 is 76/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    48/18 = 48 × 25/18 × 25 = 1200/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    60/25 = 60 × 18/25 × 18 = 1080/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/450 + 1080/450 = 1200 + 1080/450 = 2280/450
  5. 2280/450 simplified gives 76/15
  6. So, 48/18 + 60/25 = 76/15
    In mixed form: 51/15

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