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Add 9/75 and 2/49

9/75 + 2/49 is 197/1225.

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,
    9/75 = 9 × 49/75 × 49 = 441/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    2/49 = 2 × 75/49 × 75 = 150/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/3675 + 150/3675 = 441 + 150/3675 = 591/3675
  5. 591/3675 simplified gives 197/1225
  6. So, 9/75 + 2/49 = 197/1225

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