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Add 27/25 and 20/49

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 20/49

27/25 + 20/49 is 1823/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    27/25 = 27 × 49/25 × 49 = 1323/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    20/49 = 20 × 25/49 × 25 = 500/1225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/1225 + 500/1225 = 1323 + 500/1225 = 1823/1225
  5. So, 27/25 + 20/49 = 1823/1225
    In mixed form: 1598/1225

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