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Add 42/25 and 1/49

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 1/49

42/25 + 1/49 is 2083/1225.

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,
    42/25 = 42 × 49/25 × 49 = 2058/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    1/49 = 1 × 25/49 × 25 = 25/1225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/1225 + 25/1225 = 2058 + 25/1225 = 2083/1225
  5. So, 42/25 + 1/49 = 2083/1225
    In mixed form: 1858/1225

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