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Add 49/25 and 35/21

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 1 14/21

49/25 + 35/21 is 272/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    49/25 = 49 × 21/25 × 21 = 1029/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    35/21 = 35 × 25/21 × 25 = 875/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1029/525 + 875/525 = 1029 + 875/525 = 1904/525
  5. 1904/525 simplified gives 272/75
  6. So, 49/25 + 35/21 = 272/75
    In mixed form: 347/75

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