Add 25/18 and 3/49, Solve 1 7/18 + 3/49 as a fraction

Add 25/18 and 3/49

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 3/49

25/18 + 3/49 is 1279/882.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
3/49 = 3 × 18/49 × 18 = 54/882
Add the two like fractions:
1225/882 + 54/882 = 1225 + 54/882 = 1279/882
So, 25/18 + 3/49 = 1279/882
In mixed form: 1397/882

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