Add 45/25 and 18/49
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 18/49
45/25 + 18/49 is 531/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
45/25 = 45 × 49/25 × 49 = 2205/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
18/49 = 18 × 25/49 × 25 = 450/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1225 + 450/1225 = 2205 + 450/1225 = 2655/1225 - 2655/1225 simplified gives 531/245
- So, 45/25 + 18/49 = 531/245
In mixed form: 241/245
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