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Add 96/25 and 40/48

1^st number: 3 21/25, 2^nd number: 40/48

96/25 + 40/48 is 701/150.

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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,
   96/25 = 96 × 48/25 × 48 = 4608/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   40/48 = 40 × 25/48 × 25 = 1000/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4608/1200 + 1000/1200 = 4608 + 1000/1200 = 5608/1200
5. 5608/1200 simplified gives 701/150
6. So, 96/25 + 40/48 = 701/150
   In mixed form: 4101/150

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