Add 49/50 and 25/18, Solve 49/50 + 1 7/18 as a fraction

Add 49/50 and 25/18

1^st number: 49/50, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

49/50 + 25/18 is 533/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
25/18 = 25 × 25/18 × 25 = 625/450
Add the two like fractions:
441/450 + 625/450 = 441 + 625/450 = 1066/450
1066/450 simplified gives 533/225
So, 49/50 + 25/18 = 533/225
In mixed form: 283/225

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