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Add 25/72 and 42/48

25/72 + 42/48 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    25/72 = 25 × 2/72 × 2 = 50/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    42/48 = 42 × 3/48 × 3 = 126/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/144 + 126/144 = 50 + 126/144 = 176/144
  5. 176/144 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 25/72 + 42/48 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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