Add 72/25 and 1/49, Solve 2 22/25 + 1/49 as a fraction

Add 72/25 and 1/49

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 1/49

72/25 + 1/49 is 3553/1225.

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,
72/25 = 72 × 49/25 × 49 = 3528/1225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
1/49 = 1 × 25/49 × 25 = 25/1225
Add the two like fractions:
3528/1225 + 25/1225 = 3528 + 25/1225 = 3553/1225
So, 72/25 + 1/49 = 3553/1225
In mixed form: 21103/1225

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