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Add 9/48 and 36/25

1st number: 9/48, 2nd number: 1 11/25

9/48 + 36/25 is 651/400.

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,
    9/48 = 9 × 25/48 × 25 = 225/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    36/25 = 36 × 48/25 × 48 = 1728/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/1200 + 1728/1200 = 225 + 1728/1200 = 1953/1200
  5. 1953/1200 simplified gives 651/400
  6. So, 9/48 + 36/25 = 651/400
    In mixed form: 1251/400

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