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Add 10/25 and 48/7

1st number: 10/25, 2nd number: 6 6/7

10/25 + 48/7 is 254/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    10/25 = 10 × 7/25 × 7 = 70/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    48/7 = 48 × 25/7 × 25 = 1200/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/175 + 1200/175 = 70 + 1200/175 = 1270/175
  5. 1270/175 simplified gives 254/35
  6. So, 10/25 + 48/7 = 254/35
    In mixed form: 79/35

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