Add 9/25 and 40/49, Solve 9/25 + 40/49 as a fraction

Add 9/25 and 40/49

9/25 + 40/49 is 1441/1225.

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,
9/25 = 9 × 49/25 × 49 = 441/1225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
40/49 = 40 × 25/49 × 25 = 1000/1225
Add the two like fractions:
441/1225 + 1000/1225 = 441 + 1000/1225 = 1441/1225
So, 9/25 + 40/49 = 1441/1225
In mixed form: 1216/1225

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