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Add 48/27 and 42/25

1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 1 17/25

48/27 + 42/25 is 778/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 25 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    48/27 = 48 × 25/27 × 25 = 1200/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    42/25 = 42 × 27/25 × 27 = 1134/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/675 + 1134/675 = 1200 + 1134/675 = 2334/675
  5. 2334/675 simplified gives 778/225
  6. So, 48/27 + 42/25 = 778/225
    In mixed form: 3103/225

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