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Add 25/81 and 1/49

25/81 + 1/49 is 1306/3969.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
    25/81 = 25 × 49/81 × 49 = 1225/3969
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
    1/49 = 1 × 81/49 × 81 = 81/3969
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/3969 + 81/3969 = 1225 + 81/3969 = 1306/3969
  5. So, 25/81 + 1/49 = 1306/3969

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