Add 1/3 and 18/49
1/3 + 18/49 is 103/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
1/3 = 1 × 49/3 × 49 = 49/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
18/49 = 18 × 3/49 × 3 = 54/147 - Add the two like fractions:
49/147 + 54/147 = 49 + 54/147 = 103/147 - So, 1/3 + 18/49 = 103/147
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