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Add 75/48 and 10/25

1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 10/25

75/48 + 10/25 is 157/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    75/48 = 75 × 25/48 × 25 = 1875/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    10/25 = 10 × 48/25 × 48 = 480/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/1200 + 480/1200 = 1875 + 480/1200 = 2355/1200
  5. 2355/1200 simplified gives 157/80
  6. So, 75/48 + 10/25 = 157/80
    In mixed form: 177/80

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