Add 3/25 and 1/49
3/25 + 1/49 is 172/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
3/25 = 3 × 49/25 × 49 = 147/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
1/49 = 1 × 25/49 × 25 = 25/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
147/1225 + 25/1225 = 147 + 25/1225 = 172/1225 - So, 3/25 + 1/49 = 172/1225
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