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Add 49/2 and 70/25

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 2 20/25

49/2 + 70/25 is 273/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    49/2 = 49 × 25/2 × 25 = 1225/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    70/25 = 70 × 2/25 × 2 = 140/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/50 + 140/50 = 1225 + 140/50 = 1365/50
  5. 1365/50 simplified gives 273/10
  6. So, 49/2 + 70/25 = 273/10
    In mixed form: 273/10

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