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Add 48/75 and 24/6

1st number: 48/75, 2nd number: 4 0/6

48/75 + 24/6 is 116/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    48/75 = 48 × 2/75 × 2 = 96/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/150 + 600/150 = 96 + 600/150 = 696/150
  5. 696/150 simplified gives 116/25
  6. So, 48/75 + 24/6 = 116/25
    In mixed form: 416/25

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