Add 49/25 and 5/9, Solve 1 24/25 + 5/9 as a fraction

Add 49/25 and 5/9

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 5/9

49/25 + 5/9 is 566/225.

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,
5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225
Add the two like fractions:
441/225 + 125/225 = 441 + 125/225 = 566/225
So, 49/25 + 5/9 = 566/225
In mixed form: 2116/225

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