Add 49/25 and 6/49, Solve 1 24/25 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 49/25 and 6/49

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 6/49

49/25 + 6/49 is 2551/1225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
49/25 = 49 × 49/25 × 49 = 2401/1225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
6/49 = 6 × 25/49 × 25 = 150/1225
Add the two like fractions:
2401/1225 + 150/1225 = 2401 + 150/1225 = 2551/1225
So, 49/25 + 6/49 = 2551/1225
In mixed form: 2101/1225

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