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Add 25/6 and 4/48

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 4/48

25/6 + 4/48 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    25/6 = 25 × 8/6 × 8 = 200/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/48 + 4/48 = 200 + 4/48 = 204/48
  5. 204/48 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 25/6 + 4/48 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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