Add 42/6 and 49/25, Solve 7 0/6 + 1 24/25 as a fraction

Add 42/6 and 49/25

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 24/25

42/6 + 49/25 is 224/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
49/25 = 49 × 6/25 × 6 = 294/150
Add the two like fractions:
1050/150 + 294/150 = 1050 + 294/150 = 1344/150
1344/150 simplified gives 224/25
So, 42/6 + 49/25 = 224/25
In mixed form: 824/25

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