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Add 48/75 and 49/96

48/75 + 49/96 is 2761/2400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    48/75 = 48 × 32/75 × 32 = 1536/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    49/96 = 49 × 25/96 × 25 = 1225/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/2400 + 1225/2400 = 1536 + 1225/2400 = 2761/2400
  5. So, 48/75 + 49/96 = 2761/2400
    In mixed form: 1361/2400

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