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Add 48/16 and 25/36

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 25/36

48/16 + 25/36 is 133/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 36 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    48/16 = 48 × 9/16 × 9 = 432/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    25/36 = 25 × 4/36 × 4 = 100/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/144 + 100/144 = 432 + 100/144 = 532/144
  5. 532/144 simplified gives 133/36
  6. So, 48/16 + 25/36 = 133/36
    In mixed form: 325/36

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