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Add 48/9 and 6/25

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 6/25

48/9 + 6/25 is 418/75.

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,
    6/25 = 6 × 9/25 × 9 = 54/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/225 + 54/225 = 1200 + 54/225 = 1254/225
  5. 1254/225 simplified gives 418/75
  6. So, 48/9 + 6/25 = 418/75
    In mixed form: 543/75

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