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Add 40/25 and 15/49

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 15/49

40/25 + 15/49 is 467/245.

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,
    40/25 = 40 × 49/25 × 49 = 1960/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    15/49 = 15 × 25/49 × 25 = 375/1225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/1225 + 375/1225 = 1960 + 375/1225 = 2335/1225
  5. 2335/1225 simplified gives 467/245
  6. So, 40/25 + 15/49 = 467/245
    In mixed form: 1222/245

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