Add 32/25 and 2/49, Solve 1 7/25 + 2/49 as a fraction

Add 32/25 and 2/49

1^st number: 1 7/25, 2^nd number: 2/49

32/25 + 2/49 is 1618/1225.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
32/25 = 32 × 49/25 × 49 = 1568/1225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
2/49 = 2 × 25/49 × 25 = 50/1225
Add the two like fractions:
1568/1225 + 50/1225 = 1568 + 50/1225 = 1618/1225
So, 32/25 + 2/49 = 1618/1225
In mixed form: 1393/1225

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