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Add 75/90 and 25/49

75/90 + 25/49 is 395/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    75/90 = 75 × 49/90 × 49 = 3675/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    25/49 = 25 × 90/49 × 90 = 2250/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/4410 + 2250/4410 = 3675 + 2250/4410 = 5925/4410
  5. 5925/4410 simplified gives 395/294
  6. So, 75/90 + 25/49 = 395/294
    In mixed form: 1101/294

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