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Add 81/48 and 25/75

1^st number: 1 33/48, 2^nd number: 25/75

81/48 + 25/75 is 97/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   81/48 = 81 × 25/48 × 25 = 2025/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   25/75 = 25 × 16/75 × 16 = 400/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/1200 + 400/1200 = 2025 + 400/1200 = 2425/1200
5. 2425/1200 simplified gives 97/48
6. So, 81/48 + 25/75 = 97/48
   In mixed form: 21/48

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