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Add 27/25 and 3/48

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 3/48

27/25 + 3/48 is 457/400.

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,
    27/25 = 27 × 48/25 × 48 = 1296/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/1200 + 75/1200 = 1296 + 75/1200 = 1371/1200
  5. 1371/1200 simplified gives 457/400
  6. So, 27/25 + 3/48 = 457/400
    In mixed form: 157/400

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