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Add 20/7 and 25/48

1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 25/48

20/7 + 25/48 is 1135/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    20/7 = 20 × 48/7 × 48 = 960/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/336 + 175/336 = 960 + 175/336 = 1135/336
  5. So, 20/7 + 25/48 = 1135/336
    In mixed form: 3127/336

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