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Add 48/12 and 1/25

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 1/25

48/12 + 1/25 is 101/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    48/12 = 48 × 25/12 × 25 = 1200/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    1/25 = 1 × 12/25 × 12 = 12/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/300 + 12/300 = 1200 + 12/300 = 1212/300
  5. 1212/300 simplified gives 101/25
  6. So, 48/12 + 1/25 = 101/25
    In mixed form: 41/25

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