Add 18/2 and 25/49
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 25/49
18/2 + 25/49 is 466/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
18/2 = 18 × 49/2 × 49 = 882/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
25/49 = 25 × 2/49 × 2 = 50/98 - Add the two like fractions:
882/98 + 50/98 = 882 + 50/98 = 932/98 - 932/98 simplified gives 466/49
- So, 18/2 + 25/49 = 466/49
In mixed form: 925/49
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