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Add 25/75 and 2/49

25/75 + 2/49 is 55/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    25/75 = 25 × 49/75 × 49 = 1225/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    2/49 = 2 × 75/49 × 75 = 150/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/3675 + 150/3675 = 1225 + 150/3675 = 1375/3675
  5. 1375/3675 simplified gives 55/147
  6. So, 25/75 + 2/49 = 55/147

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