Add 84/49 and 1/18
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 1/18
84/49 + 1/18 is 223/126.
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,
84/49 = 84 × 18/49 × 18 = 1512/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
1/18 = 1 × 49/18 × 49 = 49/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/882 + 49/882 = 1512 + 49/882 = 1561/882 - 1561/882 simplified gives 223/126
- So, 84/49 + 1/18 = 223/126
In mixed form: 197/126
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