Add 49/25 and 5/18
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 5/18
49/25 + 5/18 is 1007/450.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Add the two like fractions:
882/450 + 125/450 = 882 + 125/450 = 1007/450 - So, 49/25 + 5/18 = 1007/450
In mixed form: 2107/450
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