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Add 49/25 and 12/49

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 12/49

49/25 + 12/49 is 2701/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    49/25 = 49 × 49/25 × 49 = 2401/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    12/49 = 12 × 25/49 × 25 = 300/1225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2401/1225 + 300/1225 = 2401 + 300/1225 = 2701/1225
  5. So, 49/25 + 12/49 = 2701/1225
    In mixed form: 2251/1225

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