Add 9/49 and 25/18, Solve 9/49 + 1 7/18 as a fraction

Add 9/49 and 25/18

1^st number: 9/49, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

9/49 + 25/18 is 1387/882.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 18 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
9/49 = 9 × 18/49 × 18 = 162/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882
Add the two like fractions:
162/882 + 1225/882 = 162 + 1225/882 = 1387/882
So, 9/49 + 25/18 = 1387/882
In mixed form: 1505/882

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