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Add 32/25 and 10/48

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 10/48

32/25 + 10/48 is 893/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    32/25 = 32 × 48/25 × 48 = 1536/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    10/48 = 10 × 25/48 × 25 = 250/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/1200 + 250/1200 = 1536 + 250/1200 = 1786/1200
  5. 1786/1200 simplified gives 893/600
  6. So, 32/25 + 10/48 = 893/600
    In mixed form: 1293/600

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