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Add 49/25 and 1/7

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 1/7

49/25 + 1/7 is 368/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    49/25 = 49 × 7/25 × 7 = 343/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    1/7 = 1 × 25/7 × 25 = 25/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/175 + 25/175 = 343 + 25/175 = 368/175
  5. So, 49/25 + 1/7 = 368/175
    In mixed form: 218/175

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