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Add 49/28 and 25/18

1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 1 7/18

49/28 + 25/18 is 113/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 18 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    49/28 = 49 × 9/28 × 9 = 441/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    25/18 = 25 × 14/18 × 14 = 350/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/252 + 350/252 = 441 + 350/252 = 791/252
  5. 791/252 simplified gives 113/36
  6. So, 49/28 + 25/18 = 113/36
    In mixed form: 35/36

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