Add 27/25 and 28/18, Solve 1 2/25 + 1 10/18 as a fraction

Add 27/25 and 28/18

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 1 10/18

27/25 + 28/18 is 593/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
27/25 = 27 × 18/25 × 18 = 486/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450
Add the two like fractions:
486/450 + 700/450 = 486 + 700/450 = 1186/450
1186/450 simplified gives 593/225
So, 27/25 + 28/18 = 593/225
In mixed form: 2143/225

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