Add 6/49 and 12/18
6/49 + 12/18 is 116/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/49 = 6 × 18/49 × 18 = 108/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
12/18 = 12 × 49/18 × 49 = 588/882 - Add the two like fractions:
108/882 + 588/882 = 108 + 588/882 = 696/882 - 696/882 simplified gives 116/147
- So, 6/49 + 12/18 = 116/147
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