Add 25/7 and 2/48, Solve 3 4/7 + 2/48 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 2/48

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 2/48

25/7 + 2/48 is 607/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
25/7 = 25 × 48/7 × 48 = 1200/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336
Add the two like fractions:
1200/336 + 14/336 = 1200 + 14/336 = 1214/336
1214/336 simplified gives 607/168
So, 25/7 + 2/48 = 607/168
In mixed form: 3103/168

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