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Add 75/48 and 2/25

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

75/48 + 2/25 is 657/400.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 48/25 × 48 = 96/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/1200 + 96/1200 = 1875 + 96/1200 = 1971/1200
  5. 1971/1200 simplified gives 657/400
  6. So, 75/48 + 2/25 = 657/400
    In mixed form: 1257/400

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