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Add 5/25 and 20/48

5/25 + 20/48 is 37/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    5/25 = 5 × 48/25 × 48 = 240/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/1200 + 500/1200 = 240 + 500/1200 = 740/1200
  5. 740/1200 simplified gives 37/60
  6. So, 5/25 + 20/48 = 37/60

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