Add 49/70 and 25/18, Solve 49/70 + 1 7/18 as a fraction

Add 49/70 and 25/18

1^st number: 49/70, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

49/70 + 25/18 is 94/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
49/70 = 49 × 9/70 × 9 = 441/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
25/18 = 25 × 35/18 × 35 = 875/630
Add the two like fractions:
441/630 + 875/630 = 441 + 875/630 = 1316/630
1316/630 simplified gives 94/45
So, 49/70 + 25/18 = 94/45
In mixed form: 24/45

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