Add 10/49 and 49/18, Solve 10/49 + 2 13/18 as a fraction

Add 10/49 and 49/18

1^st number: 10/49, 2^nd number: 2 13/18

10/49 + 49/18 is 2581/882.

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,
10/49 = 10 × 18/49 × 18 = 180/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
49/18 = 49 × 49/18 × 49 = 2401/882
Add the two like fractions:
180/882 + 2401/882 = 180 + 2401/882 = 2581/882
So, 10/49 + 49/18 = 2581/882
In mixed form: 2817/882

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