Add 15/49 and 25/18, Solve 15/49 + 1 7/18 as a fraction

Add 15/49 and 25/18

1^st number: 15/49, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

15/49 + 25/18 is 1495/882.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 18 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
15/49 = 15 × 18/49 × 18 = 270/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882
Add the two like fractions:
270/882 + 1225/882 = 270 + 1225/882 = 1495/882
So, 15/49 + 25/18 = 1495/882
In mixed form: 1613/882

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