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Add 48/20 and 30/25

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 1 5/25

48/20 + 30/25 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    48/20 = 48 × 5/20 × 5 = 240/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    30/25 = 30 × 4/25 × 4 = 120/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/100 + 120/100 = 240 + 120/100 = 360/100
  5. 360/100 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 48/20 + 30/25 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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