Add 49/25 and 5/21, Solve 1 24/25 + 5/21 as a fraction

Add 49/25 and 5/21

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 5/21

49/25 + 5/21 is 1154/525.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
49/25 = 49 × 21/25 × 21 = 1029/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
5/21 = 5 × 25/21 × 25 = 125/525
Add the two like fractions:
1029/525 + 125/525 = 1029 + 125/525 = 1154/525
So, 49/25 + 5/21 = 1154/525
In mixed form: 2104/525

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