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Add 48/12 and 2/25

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

48/12 + 2/25 is 102/25.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/300 + 24/300 = 1200 + 24/300 = 1224/300
  5. 1224/300 simplified gives 102/25
  6. So, 48/12 + 2/25 = 102/25
    In mixed form: 42/25

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