Add 48/25 and 30/49, Solve 1 23/25 + 30/49 as a fraction

Add 48/25 and 30/49

1^st number: 1 23/25, 2^nd number: 30/49

48/25 + 30/49 is 3102/1225.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
48/25 = 48 × 49/25 × 49 = 2352/1225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
30/49 = 30 × 25/49 × 25 = 750/1225
Add the two like fractions:
2352/1225 + 750/1225 = 2352 + 750/1225 = 3102/1225
So, 48/25 + 30/49 = 3102/1225
In mixed form: 2652/1225

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