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Add 48/28 and 4/25

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 4/25

48/28 + 4/25 is 328/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    48/28 = 48 × 25/28 × 25 = 1200/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    4/25 = 4 × 28/25 × 28 = 112/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/700 + 112/700 = 1200 + 112/700 = 1312/700
  5. 1312/700 simplified gives 328/175
  6. So, 48/28 + 4/25 = 328/175
    In mixed form: 1153/175

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