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Add 25/18 and 6/49

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 6/49

25/18 + 6/49 is 1333/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    6/49 = 6 × 18/49 × 18 = 108/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/882 + 108/882 = 1225 + 108/882 = 1333/882
  5. So, 25/18 + 6/49 = 1333/882
    In mixed form: 1451/882

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