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Add 84/75 and 24/49

1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 24/49

84/75 + 24/49 is 1972/1225.

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,
    84/75 = 84 × 49/75 × 49 = 4116/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    24/49 = 24 × 75/49 × 75 = 1800/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4116/3675 + 1800/3675 = 4116 + 1800/3675 = 5916/3675
  5. 5916/3675 simplified gives 1972/1225
  6. So, 84/75 + 24/49 = 1972/1225
    In mixed form: 1747/1225

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