Add 1/25 and 49/12, Solve 1/25 + 4 1/12 as a fraction

Add 1/25 and 49/12

1^st number: 1/25, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

1/25 + 49/12 is 1237/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
1/25 = 1 × 12/25 × 12 = 12/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
49/12 = 49 × 25/12 × 25 = 1225/300
Add the two like fractions:
12/300 + 1225/300 = 12 + 1225/300 = 1237/300
So, 1/25 + 49/12 = 1237/300
In mixed form: 437/300

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