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Add 42/18 and 49/25

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 1 24/25

42/18 + 49/25 is 322/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    49/25 = 49 × 18/25 × 18 = 882/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/450 + 882/450 = 1050 + 882/450 = 1932/450
  5. 1932/450 simplified gives 322/75
  6. So, 42/18 + 49/25 = 322/75
    In mixed form: 422/75

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