Add 25/18 and 42/7, Solve 1 7/18 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 25/18 and 42/7

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

25/18 + 42/7 is 133/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
42/7 = 42 × 18/7 × 18 = 756/126
Add the two like fractions:
175/126 + 756/126 = 175 + 756/126 = 931/126
931/126 simplified gives 133/18
So, 25/18 + 42/7 = 133/18
In mixed form: 77/18

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