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Add 48/16 and 36/75

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 36/75

48/16 + 36/75 is 87/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   48/16 = 48 × 75/16 × 75 = 3600/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   36/75 = 36 × 16/75 × 16 = 576/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/1200 + 576/1200 = 3600 + 576/1200 = 4176/1200
5. 4176/1200 simplified gives 87/25
6. So, 48/16 + 36/75 = 87/25
   In mixed form: 312/25

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