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Add 48/8 and 42/25

1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 1 17/25

48/8 + 42/25 is 192/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    48/8 = 48 × 25/8 × 25 = 1200/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    42/25 = 42 × 8/25 × 8 = 336/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/200 + 336/200 = 1200 + 336/200 = 1536/200
  5. 1536/200 simplified gives 192/25
  6. So, 48/8 + 42/25 = 192/25
    In mixed form: 717/25

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