Add 49/25 and 3/9
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 3/9
49/25 + 3/9 is 172/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
3/9 = 3 × 25/9 × 25 = 75/225 - Add the two like fractions:
441/225 + 75/225 = 441 + 75/225 = 516/225 - 516/225 simplified gives 172/75
- So, 49/25 + 3/9 = 172/75
In mixed form: 222/75
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