Add 42/9 and 25/49, Solve 4 6/9 + 25/49 as a fraction

Add 42/9 and 25/49

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 25/49

42/9 + 25/49 is 761/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
42/9 = 42 × 49/9 × 49 = 2058/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
25/49 = 25 × 9/49 × 9 = 225/441
Add the two like fractions:
2058/441 + 225/441 = 2058 + 225/441 = 2283/441
2283/441 simplified gives 761/147
So, 42/9 + 25/49 = 761/147
In mixed form: 526/147

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