Add 25/18 and 4/50, Solve 1 7/18 + 4/50 as a fraction

Add 25/18 and 4/50

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 4/50

25/18 + 4/50 is 661/450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
25/18 = 25 × 25/18 × 25 = 625/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450
Add the two like fractions:
625/450 + 36/450 = 625 + 36/450 = 661/450
So, 25/18 + 4/50 = 661/450
In mixed form: 1211/450

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