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Add 25/48 and 2/28

25/48 + 2/28 is 199/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 28 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    2/28 = 2 × 12/28 × 12 = 24/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/336 + 24/336 = 175 + 24/336 = 199/336
  5. So, 25/48 + 2/28 = 199/336

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