Add 49/25 and 5/36, Solve 1 24/25 + 5/36 as a fraction

Add 49/25 and 5/36

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 5/36

49/25 + 5/36 is 1889/900.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
49/25 = 49 × 36/25 × 36 = 1764/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900
Add the two like fractions:
1764/900 + 125/900 = 1764 + 125/900 = 1889/900
So, 49/25 + 5/36 = 1889/900
In mixed form: 289/900

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