Add 25/18 and 8/49
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 8/49
25/18 + 8/49 is 1369/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
8/49 = 8 × 18/49 × 18 = 144/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/882 + 144/882 = 1225 + 144/882 = 1369/882 - So, 25/18 + 8/49 = 1369/882
In mixed form: 1487/882
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