Add 25/18 and 42/48, Solve 1 7/18 + 42/48 as a fraction

Add 25/18 and 42/48

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 42/48

25/18 + 42/48 is 163/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
25/18 = 25 × 8/18 × 8 = 200/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
42/48 = 42 × 3/48 × 3 = 126/144
Add the two like fractions:
200/144 + 126/144 = 200 + 126/144 = 326/144
326/144 simplified gives 163/72
So, 25/18 + 42/48 = 163/72
In mixed form: 219/72

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