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Add 16/25 and 49/21

1st number: 16/25, 2nd number: 2 7/21

16/25 + 49/21 is 223/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    16/25 = 16 × 21/25 × 21 = 336/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    49/21 = 49 × 25/21 × 25 = 1225/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/525 + 1225/525 = 336 + 1225/525 = 1561/525
  5. 1561/525 simplified gives 223/75
  6. So, 16/25 + 49/21 = 223/75
    In mixed form: 273/75

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