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Add 48/6 and 60/25

1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 2 10/25

48/6 + 60/25 is 52/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    48/6 = 48 × 25/6 × 25 = 1200/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    60/25 = 60 × 6/25 × 6 = 360/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/150 + 360/150 = 1200 + 360/150 = 1560/150
  5. 1560/150 simplified gives 52/5
  6. So, 48/6 + 60/25 = 52/5
    In mixed form: 102/5

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