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Add 75/25 and 18/48

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 18/48

75/25 + 18/48 is 27/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   75/25 = 75 × 48/25 × 48 = 3600/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   18/48 = 18 × 25/48 × 25 = 450/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/1200 + 450/1200 = 3600 + 450/1200 = 4050/1200
5. 4050/1200 simplified gives 27/8
6. So, 75/25 + 18/48 = 27/8
   In mixed form: 33/8

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