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Add 49/25 and 3/72

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 3/72

49/25 + 3/72 is 1201/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    49/25 = 49 × 72/25 × 72 = 3528/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/1800 + 75/1800 = 3528 + 75/1800 = 3603/1800
  5. 3603/1800 simplified gives 1201/600
  6. So, 49/25 + 3/72 = 1201/600
    In mixed form: 21/600

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