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Add 12/25 and 49/6

1st number: 12/25, 2nd number: 8 1/6

12/25 + 49/6 is 1297/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/150 + 1225/150 = 72 + 1225/150 = 1297/150
  5. So, 12/25 + 49/6 = 1297/150
    In mixed form: 897/150

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