Add 49/25 and 15/18
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 15/18
49/25 + 15/18 is 419/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
49/25 = 49 × 18/25 × 18 = 882/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450 - Add the two like fractions:
882/450 + 375/450 = 882 + 375/450 = 1257/450 - 1257/450 simplified gives 419/150
- So, 49/25 + 15/18 = 419/150
In mixed form: 2119/150
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