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Add 6/9 and 48/25

1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 23/25

6/9 + 48/25 is 194/75.

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,
    6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    48/25 = 48 × 9/25 × 9 = 432/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/225 + 432/225 = 150 + 432/225 = 582/225
  5. 582/225 simplified gives 194/75
  6. So, 6/9 + 48/25 = 194/75
    In mixed form: 244/75

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