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Add 49/14 and 72/25

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 2 22/25

49/14 + 72/25 is 319/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    49/14 = 49 × 25/14 × 25 = 1225/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    72/25 = 72 × 14/25 × 14 = 1008/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/350 + 1008/350 = 1225 + 1008/350 = 2233/350
  5. 2233/350 simplified gives 319/50
  6. So, 49/14 + 72/25 = 319/50
    In mixed form: 619/50

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