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Add 25/3 and 60/48

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 1 12/48

25/3 + 60/48 is 115/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    25/3 = 25 × 16/3 × 16 = 400/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    60/48 = 60 × 1/48 × 1 = 60/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/48 + 60/48 = 400 + 60/48 = 460/48
  5. 460/48 simplified gives 115/12
  6. So, 25/3 + 60/48 = 115/12
    In mixed form: 97/12

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