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Add 56/25 and 18/48

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 18/48

56/25 + 18/48 is 523/200.

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,
    56/25 = 56 × 48/25 × 48 = 2688/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    18/48 = 18 × 25/48 × 25 = 450/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/1200 + 450/1200 = 2688 + 450/1200 = 3138/1200
  5. 3138/1200 simplified gives 523/200
  6. So, 56/25 + 18/48 = 523/200
    In mixed form: 2123/200

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