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Add 16/25 and 6/48

16/25 + 6/48 is 153/200.

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,
    16/25 = 16 × 48/25 × 48 = 768/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    6/48 = 6 × 25/48 × 25 = 150/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/1200 + 150/1200 = 768 + 150/1200 = 918/1200
  5. 918/1200 simplified gives 153/200
  6. So, 16/25 + 6/48 = 153/200

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