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Add 5/4 and 3/49

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 3/49

5/4 + 3/49 is 257/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    5/4 = 5 × 49/4 × 49 = 245/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    3/49 = 3 × 4/49 × 4 = 12/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/196 + 12/196 = 245 + 12/196 = 257/196
  5. So, 5/4 + 3/49 = 257/196
    In mixed form: 161/196

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