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Add 25/48 and 5/56

25/48 + 5/56 is 205/336.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 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 56 × 6 = 336,
   5/56 = 5 × 6/56 × 6 = 30/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/336 + 30/336 = 175 + 30/336 = 205/336
5. So, 25/48 + 5/56 = 205/336

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