Add 18/5 and 12/49
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 12/49
18/5 + 12/49 is 942/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
18/5 = 18 × 49/5 × 49 = 882/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
12/49 = 12 × 5/49 × 5 = 60/245 - Add the two like fractions:
882/245 + 60/245 = 882 + 60/245 = 942/245 - So, 18/5 + 12/49 = 942/245
In mixed form: 3207/245
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