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Add 75/48 and 25/45

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 25/45

75/48 + 25/45 is 305/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   75/48 = 75 × 15/48 × 15 = 1125/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   25/45 = 25 × 16/45 × 16 = 400/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/720 + 400/720 = 1125 + 400/720 = 1525/720
5. 1525/720 simplified gives 305/144
6. So, 75/48 + 25/45 = 305/144
   In mixed form: 217/144

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