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Add 12/18 and 20/49

12/18 + 20/49 is 158/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 49 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    12/18 = 12 × 49/18 × 49 = 588/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    20/49 = 20 × 18/49 × 18 = 360/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/882 + 360/882 = 588 + 360/882 = 948/882
  5. 948/882 simplified gives 158/147
  6. So, 12/18 + 20/49 = 158/147
    In mixed form: 111/147

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