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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/225 + 441/225 = 1050 + 441/225 = 1491/225 - 1491/225 simplified gives 497/75
- So, 42/9 + 49/25 = 497/75
In mixed form: 647/75
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