Add 18/25 and 49/45
1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 1 4/45
18/25 + 49/45 is 407/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
49/45 = 49 × 5/45 × 5 = 245/225 - Add the two like fractions:
162/225 + 245/225 = 162 + 245/225 = 407/225 - So, 18/25 + 49/45 = 407/225
In mixed form: 1182/225
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