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Add 48/49 and 25/30

48/49 + 25/30 is 533/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    48/49 = 48 × 30/49 × 30 = 1440/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    25/30 = 25 × 49/30 × 49 = 1225/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/1470 + 1225/1470 = 1440 + 1225/1470 = 2665/1470
  5. 2665/1470 simplified gives 533/294
  6. So, 48/49 + 25/30 = 533/294
    In mixed form: 1239/294

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