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Add 4/48 and 80/25

1st number: 4/48, 2nd number: 3 5/25

4/48 + 80/25 is 197/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    4/48 = 4 × 25/48 × 25 = 100/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    80/25 = 80 × 48/25 × 48 = 3840/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/1200 + 3840/1200 = 100 + 3840/1200 = 3940/1200
  5. 3940/1200 simplified gives 197/60
  6. So, 4/48 + 80/25 = 197/60
    In mixed form: 317/60

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