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Add 21/25 and 20/48

21/25 + 20/48 is 377/300.

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,
    21/25 = 21 × 48/25 × 48 = 1008/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/1200 + 500/1200 = 1008 + 500/1200 = 1508/1200
  5. 1508/1200 simplified gives 377/300
  6. So, 21/25 + 20/48 = 377/300
    In mixed form: 177/300

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