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Add 49/25 and 12/27

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 12/27

49/25 + 12/27 is 541/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    49/25 = 49 × 27/25 × 27 = 1323/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    12/27 = 12 × 25/27 × 25 = 300/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/675 + 300/675 = 1323 + 300/675 = 1623/675
  5. 1623/675 simplified gives 541/225
  6. So, 49/25 + 12/27 = 541/225
    In mixed form: 291/225

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