Add 80/25 and 6/48, Solve 3 5/25 + 6/48 as a fraction

Add 80/25 and 6/48

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 6/48

80/25 + 6/48 is 133/40.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
80/25 = 80 × 48/25 × 48 = 3840/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
6/48 = 6 × 25/48 × 25 = 150/1200
Add the two like fractions:
3840/1200 + 150/1200 = 3840 + 150/1200 = 3990/1200
3990/1200 simplified gives 133/40
So, 80/25 + 6/48 = 133/40
In mixed form: 313/40

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