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Add 48/30 and 30/25

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 1 5/25

48/30 + 30/25 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    30/25 = 30 × 6/25 × 6 = 180/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/150 + 180/150 = 240 + 180/150 = 420/150
  5. 420/150 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 48/30 + 30/25 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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