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Add 49/25 and 16/30

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 16/30

49/25 + 16/30 is 187/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    49/25 = 49 × 6/25 × 6 = 294/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/150 + 80/150 = 294 + 80/150 = 374/150
  5. 374/150 simplified gives 187/75
  6. So, 49/25 + 16/30 = 187/75
    In mixed form: 237/75

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