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Add 49/28 and 45/25

1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 1 20/25

49/28 + 45/25 is 71/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    49/28 = 49 × 25/28 × 25 = 1225/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    45/25 = 45 × 28/25 × 28 = 1260/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/700 + 1260/700 = 1225 + 1260/700 = 2485/700
  5. 2485/700 simplified gives 71/20
  6. So, 49/28 + 45/25 = 71/20
    In mixed form: 311/20

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