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Add 70/25 and 6/48

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 6/48

70/25 + 6/48 is 117/40.

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,
    70/25 = 70 × 48/25 × 48 = 3360/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    6/48 = 6 × 25/48 × 25 = 150/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/1200 + 150/1200 = 3360 + 150/1200 = 3510/1200
  5. 3510/1200 simplified gives 117/40
  6. So, 70/25 + 6/48 = 117/40
    In mixed form: 237/40

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