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Add 75/54 and 1/49

1st number: 1 21/54, 2nd number: 1/49

75/54 + 1/49 is 1243/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    75/54 = 75 × 49/54 × 49 = 3675/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    1/49 = 1 × 54/49 × 54 = 54/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/2646 + 54/2646 = 3675 + 54/2646 = 3729/2646
  5. 3729/2646 simplified gives 1243/882
  6. So, 75/54 + 1/49 = 1243/882
    In mixed form: 1361/882

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