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Add 49/25 and 21/40

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 21/40

49/25 + 21/40 is 497/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    49/25 = 49 × 8/25 × 8 = 392/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    21/40 = 21 × 5/40 × 5 = 105/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/200 + 105/200 = 392 + 105/200 = 497/200
  5. So, 49/25 + 21/40 = 497/200
    In mixed form: 297/200

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