Add 18/75 and 49/9, Solve 18/75 + 5 4/9 as a fraction

Add 18/75 and 49/9

1^st number: 18/75, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

18/75 + 49/9 is 1279/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
18/75 = 18 × 3/75 × 3 = 54/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
49/9 = 49 × 25/9 × 25 = 1225/225
Add the two like fractions:
54/225 + 1225/225 = 54 + 1225/225 = 1279/225
So, 18/75 + 49/9 = 1279/225
In mixed form: 5154/225

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