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Add 49/25 and 12/9

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 1 3/9

49/25 + 12/9 is 247/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/225 + 300/225 = 441 + 300/225 = 741/225
  5. 741/225 simplified gives 247/75
  6. So, 49/25 + 12/9 = 247/75
    In mixed form: 322/75

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