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Add 4/25 and 42/48

4/25 + 42/48 is 207/200.

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,
    4/25 = 4 × 48/25 × 48 = 192/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    42/48 = 42 × 25/48 × 25 = 1050/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/1200 + 1050/1200 = 192 + 1050/1200 = 1242/1200
  5. 1242/1200 simplified gives 207/200
  6. So, 4/25 + 42/48 = 207/200
    In mixed form: 17/200

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