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Add 4/18 and 10/49

4/18 + 10/49 is 188/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    4/18 = 4 × 49/18 × 49 = 196/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    10/49 = 10 × 18/49 × 18 = 180/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/882 + 180/882 = 196 + 180/882 = 376/882
  5. 376/882 simplified gives 188/441
  6. So, 4/18 + 10/49 = 188/441

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