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Add 48/21 and 25/75

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 25/75

48/21 + 25/75 is 55/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   48/21 = 48 × 25/21 × 25 = 1200/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   25/75 = 25 × 7/75 × 7 = 175/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/525 + 175/525 = 1200 + 175/525 = 1375/525
5. 1375/525 simplified gives 55/21
6. So, 48/21 + 25/75 = 55/21
   In mixed form: 213/21

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