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Add 75/81 and 7/49

75/81 + 7/49 is 202/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
    75/81 = 75 × 49/81 × 49 = 3675/3969
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
    7/49 = 7 × 81/49 × 81 = 567/3969
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/3969 + 567/3969 = 3675 + 567/3969 = 4242/3969
  5. 4242/3969 simplified gives 202/189
  6. So, 75/81 + 7/49 = 202/189
    In mixed form: 113/189

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