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Add 48/25 and 42/10

1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 4 2/10

48/25 + 42/10 is 153/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    48/25 = 48 × 2/25 × 2 = 96/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    42/10 = 42 × 5/10 × 5 = 210/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/50 + 210/50 = 96 + 210/50 = 306/50
  5. 306/50 simplified gives 153/25
  6. So, 48/25 + 42/10 = 153/25
    In mixed form: 63/25

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