Add 18/25 and 20/49, Solve 18/25 + 20/49 as a fraction

Add 18/25 and 20/49

18/25 + 20/49 is 1382/1225.

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,
18/25 = 18 × 49/25 × 49 = 882/1225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
20/49 = 20 × 25/49 × 25 = 500/1225
Add the two like fractions:
882/1225 + 500/1225 = 882 + 500/1225 = 1382/1225
So, 18/25 + 20/49 = 1382/1225
In mixed form: 1157/1225

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