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Add 48/25 and 2/9

1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 2/9

48/25 + 2/9 is 482/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    48/25 = 48 × 9/25 × 9 = 432/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/225 + 50/225 = 432 + 50/225 = 482/225
  5. So, 48/25 + 2/9 = 482/225
    In mixed form: 232/225

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