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Add 49/25 and 16/20

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 16/20

49/25 + 16/20 is 69/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    49/25 = 49 × 4/25 × 4 = 196/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    16/20 = 16 × 5/20 × 5 = 80/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/100 + 80/100 = 196 + 80/100 = 276/100
  5. 276/100 simplified gives 69/25
  6. So, 49/25 + 16/20 = 69/25
    In mixed form: 219/25

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