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Add 5/4 and 42/49

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 42/49

5/4 + 42/49 is 59/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    5/4 = 5 × 49/4 × 49 = 245/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    42/49 = 42 × 4/49 × 4 = 168/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/196 + 168/196 = 245 + 168/196 = 413/196
  5. 413/196 simplified gives 59/28
  6. So, 5/4 + 42/49 = 59/28
    In mixed form: 23/28

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