Add 25/18 and 50/12, Solve 1 7/18 + 4 2/12 as a fraction

Add 25/18 and 50/12

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

25/18 + 50/12 is 50/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
25/18 = 25 × 2/18 × 2 = 50/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
50/12 = 50 × 3/12 × 3 = 150/36
Add the two like fractions:
50/36 + 150/36 = 50 + 150/36 = 200/36
200/36 simplified gives 50/9
So, 25/18 + 50/12 = 50/9
In mixed form: 55/9

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