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Add 48/9 and 36/25

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 1 11/25

48/9 + 36/25 is 508/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    48/9 = 48 × 25/9 × 25 = 1200/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    36/25 = 36 × 9/25 × 9 = 324/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/225 + 324/225 = 1200 + 324/225 = 1524/225
  5. 1524/225 simplified gives 508/75
  6. So, 48/9 + 36/25 = 508/75
    In mixed form: 658/75

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