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Add 48/32 and 6/25

1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 6/25

48/32 + 6/25 is 87/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 25 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    48/32 = 48 × 25/32 × 25 = 1200/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    6/25 = 6 × 32/25 × 32 = 192/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/800 + 192/800 = 1200 + 192/800 = 1392/800
  5. 1392/800 simplified gives 87/50
  6. So, 48/32 + 6/25 = 87/50
    In mixed form: 137/50

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