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Add 75/48 and 98/25

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 3 23/25

75/48 + 98/25 is 2193/400.

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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,
   98/25 = 98 × 48/25 × 48 = 4704/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/1200 + 4704/1200 = 1875 + 4704/1200 = 6579/1200
5. 6579/1200 simplified gives 2193/400
6. So, 75/48 + 98/25 = 2193/400
   In mixed form: 5193/400

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