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Add 25/27 and 9/48

25/27 + 9/48 is 481/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    25/27 = 25 × 16/27 × 16 = 400/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    9/48 = 9 × 9/48 × 9 = 81/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/432 + 81/432 = 400 + 81/432 = 481/432
  5. So, 25/27 + 9/48 = 481/432
    In mixed form: 149/432

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