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Add 14/49 and 5/18

14/49 + 5/18 is 71/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    14/49 = 14 × 18/49 × 18 = 252/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    5/18 = 5 × 49/18 × 49 = 245/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/882 + 245/882 = 252 + 245/882 = 497/882
  5. 497/882 simplified gives 71/126
  6. So, 14/49 + 5/18 = 71/126

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