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Add 25/48 and 42/84

25/48 + 42/84 is 49/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 84 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 84 × 4 = 336,
    42/84 = 42 × 4/84 × 4 = 168/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/336 + 168/336 = 175 + 168/336 = 343/336
  5. 343/336 simplified gives 49/48
  6. So, 25/48 + 42/84 = 49/48
    In mixed form: 11/48

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