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Add 25/21 and 35/48

1^st number: 1 4/21, 2^nd number: 35/48

25/21 + 35/48 is 215/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   25/21 = 25 × 16/21 × 16 = 400/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/336 + 245/336 = 400 + 245/336 = 645/336
5. 645/336 simplified gives 215/112
6. So, 25/21 + 35/48 = 215/112
   In mixed form: 1103/112

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