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Add 48/21 and 5/25

1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 5/25

48/21 + 5/25 is 87/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 25 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    48/21 = 48 × 25/21 × 25 = 1200/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    5/25 = 5 × 21/25 × 21 = 105/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/525 + 105/525 = 1200 + 105/525 = 1305/525
  5. 1305/525 simplified gives 87/35
  6. So, 48/21 + 5/25 = 87/35
    In mixed form: 217/35

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