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Add 50/25 and 7/48

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 7/48

50/25 + 7/48 is 103/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    50/25 = 50 × 48/25 × 48 = 2400/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    7/48 = 7 × 25/48 × 25 = 175/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/1200 + 175/1200 = 2400 + 175/1200 = 2575/1200
  5. 2575/1200 simplified gives 103/48
  6. So, 50/25 + 7/48 = 103/48
    In mixed form: 27/48

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