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Add 42/9 and 49/25

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1 24/25

42/9 + 49/25 is 497/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/225 + 441/225 = 1050 + 441/225 = 1491/225
  5. 1491/225 simplified gives 497/75
  6. So, 42/9 + 49/25 = 497/75
    In mixed form: 647/75

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