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Add 8/48 and 12/25

8/48 + 12/25 is 97/150.

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,
    8/48 = 8 × 25/48 × 25 = 200/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    12/25 = 12 × 48/25 × 48 = 576/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/1200 + 576/1200 = 200 + 576/1200 = 776/1200
  5. 776/1200 simplified gives 97/150
  6. So, 8/48 + 12/25 = 97/150

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