Add 25/7 and 48/60, Solve 3 4/7 + 48/60 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 48/60

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 48/60

25/7 + 48/60 is 153/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
25/7 = 25 × 60/7 × 60 = 1500/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
48/60 = 48 × 7/60 × 7 = 336/420
Add the two like fractions:
1500/420 + 336/420 = 1500 + 336/420 = 1836/420
1836/420 simplified gives 153/35
So, 25/7 + 48/60 = 153/35
In mixed form: 413/35

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