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Add 7/49 and 2/18

7/49 + 2/18 is 16/63.

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,
    7/49 = 7 × 18/49 × 18 = 126/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/882 + 98/882 = 126 + 98/882 = 224/882
  5. 224/882 simplified gives 16/63
  6. So, 7/49 + 2/18 = 16/63

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