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Add 60/48 and 9/25

1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 9/25

60/48 + 9/25 is 161/100.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    60/48 = 60 × 25/48 × 25 = 1500/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    9/25 = 9 × 48/25 × 48 = 432/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/1200 + 432/1200 = 1500 + 432/1200 = 1932/1200
  5. 1932/1200 simplified gives 161/100
  6. So, 60/48 + 9/25 = 161/100
    In mixed form: 161/100

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