Add 28/18 and 21/49, Solve 1 10/18 + 21/49 as a fraction

Add 28/18 and 21/49

1^st number: 1 10/18, 2^nd number: 21/49

28/18 + 21/49 is 125/63.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
28/18 = 28 × 49/18 × 49 = 1372/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
21/49 = 21 × 18/49 × 18 = 378/882
Add the two like fractions:
1372/882 + 378/882 = 1372 + 378/882 = 1750/882
1750/882 simplified gives 125/63
So, 28/18 + 21/49 = 125/63
In mixed form: 162/63

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