Add 49/3 and 10/25, Solve 16 1/3 + 10/25 as a fraction

Add 49/3 and 10/25

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 10/25

49/3 + 10/25 is 251/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
49/3 = 49 × 25/3 × 25 = 1225/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75
Add the two like fractions:
1225/75 + 30/75 = 1225 + 30/75 = 1255/75
1255/75 simplified gives 251/15
So, 49/3 + 10/25 = 251/15
In mixed form: 1611/15

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