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Add 49/25 and 28/63

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 28/63

49/25 + 28/63 is 541/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    49/25 = 49 × 63/25 × 63 = 3087/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    28/63 = 28 × 25/63 × 25 = 700/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/1575 + 700/1575 = 3087 + 700/1575 = 3787/1575
  5. 3787/1575 simplified gives 541/225
  6. So, 49/25 + 28/63 = 541/225
    In mixed form: 291/225

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