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Add 25/48 and 60/84

25/48 + 60/84 is 415/336.

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,
    60/84 = 60 × 4/84 × 4 = 240/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/336 + 240/336 = 175 + 240/336 = 415/336
  5. So, 25/48 + 60/84 = 415/336
    In mixed form: 179/336

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