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Add 5/75 and 5/49

5/75 + 5/49 is 124/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    5/75 = 5 × 49/75 × 49 = 245/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    5/49 = 5 × 75/49 × 75 = 375/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/3675 + 375/3675 = 245 + 375/3675 = 620/3675
  5. 620/3675 simplified gives 124/735
  6. So, 5/75 + 5/49 = 124/735

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